Historical Compliance Records CA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Pine Hills Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA3700905 ยท 760 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Pine Hills Mutual Water Company (CA3700905): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. 3 total violations across five years at Pine Hills Mutual Water Company - every finding closed, utility compliant today, 760 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

760
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0035 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$514K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Pine Hills Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,813
Median Household Income
3,877
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Pine Hills Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $77,813 and an estimated 3,877 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Pine Hills Mutual Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Pine Hills Mutual Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Pine Hills Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA3700905) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 760 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
December 1, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
December 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0035 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pine Hills Mutual Water Company (CA3700905) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pine Hills Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Pine Hills Mutual Water Company; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Pine Hills Mutual Water Company serve?

Pine Hills Mutual Water Company serves approximately 760 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Pine Hills Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Pine Hills Mutual Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Pine Hills Mutual Water Company serve?
Pine Hills Mutual Water Company serves approximately 760 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Pine Hills Mutual Water Company's water source?
Pine Hills Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Pine Hills Mutual Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0035 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Pine Hills Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Pine Hills Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $77,813. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Pine Hills Mutual Water Company get its water?
Pine Hills Mutual Water Company's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Pine Hills Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA3700905) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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