Water System Report CA

Yuima Municipal Water District Ida

EPA ID: CA3700938 · 769 people served · 5 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Yuima Municipal Water District Ida has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 769 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

769
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$780K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 77% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 12 (2023) to 12 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Yuima Municipal Water District Ida Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,301
Median Household Income
127,684
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yuima Municipal Water District Ida serves a community with a median household income of $97,301 and an estimated 127,684 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Yuima Municipal Water District Ida's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

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

About 1% of homes in San Diego County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 10 detections recorded. 3 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 3 exceed state limits.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $960
PFAS Treatment $340
Radon Mitigation $160
Total Estimated Cost $1,460

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,460 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Yuima Municipal Water District Ida (EPA ID: CA3700938) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 769 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Yuima Municipal Water District Ida (CA3700938) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yuima Municipal Water District Ida water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Yuima Municipal Water District Ida has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Yuima Municipal Water District Ida serve?

Yuima Municipal Water District Ida serves approximately 769 people across 5 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Yuima Municipal Water District Ida get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
3
Unknown Material
228
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 769
Reported to California

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Yuima Municipal Water District Ida meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Yuima Municipal Water District Ida serve?
Yuima Municipal Water District Ida serves approximately 769 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Yuima Municipal Water District Ida's water source?
Yuima Municipal Water District Ida draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Yuima Municipal Water District Ida's service area?
The Yuima Municipal Water District Ida service area has a median household income of $97,301. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Yuima Municipal Water District Ida get its water?
Yuima Municipal Water District Ida's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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