Water System Report CA

Butterfield Ranch

EPA ID: CA3701184 · 353 people served · 81 ZIP codes

Butterfield Ranch earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 353 people.

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

353
People Served
81
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 243 (2022) to 81 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Butterfield Ranch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,897
Median Household Income
1,330,316
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Butterfield Ranch serves a community with a median household income of $103,897 and an estimated 1,330,316 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Butterfield Ranch'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

About 1% of homes in Ventura 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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. 8 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds 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

Water Filtration Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $543
Radon Mitigation $15
PFAS Treatment $7
Total Estimated Cost $1,165

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 $1,165 (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

Butterfield Ranch (EPA ID: CA3701184) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 353 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 81 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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ZIP Codes Served

This system serves 81 ZIP codes:

92101 · 92102 · 92103 · 92104 · 92105 92106 · 92107 · 92108 · 92109 · 92110 92111 · 92112 · 92113 · 92114 · 92115 92116 · 92117 · 92119 · 92120 · 92121 92122 · 92123 · 92124 · 92126 · 92127 92128 · 92129 · 92130 · 92131 · 92132 92133 · 92134 · 92135 · 92136 · 92137 92138 · 92139 · 92140 · 92142 · 92145 92147 · 92149 · 92150 · 92152 · 92153 92154 · 92155 · 92158 · 92159 · 92160 92161 · 92162 · 92163 · 92164 · 92165 92166 · 92167 · 92168 · 92169 · 92170 92171 · 92172 · 92174 · 92175 · 92176 92177 · 92179 · 92182 · 92184 · 92186 92187 · 92190 · 92191 · 92192 · 92193 92194 · 92195 · 92196 · 92197 · 92198 92199

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Butterfield Ranch (CA3701184) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butterfield Ranch water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Butterfield Ranch has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Butterfield Ranch serve?

Butterfield Ranch serves approximately 353 people across 81 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Butterfield Ranch get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
0
Unknown Material
314
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Reporting compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 2E.
Compliance issue flagged by EPA under Rule 4G.
Population served: 353
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?
Butterfield Ranch meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Butterfield Ranch serve?
Butterfield Ranch serves approximately 353 people with drinking water across 81 ZIP codes.
What is Butterfield Ranch's water source?
Butterfield Ranch draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Butterfield Ranch's service area?
The Butterfield Ranch service area has a median household income of $103,897. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Butterfield Ranch get its water?
Butterfield Ranch'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.
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