Twin Lakes Resort
EPA ID: CA3701793 · 400 people served · 5 ZIP codes
Within the EPA compliance database, Twin Lakes Resort shows 20 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 400 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 93% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 10 (2021) to 10 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Twin Lakes Resort Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Twin Lakes Resort serves a community with a median household income of $91,575 and an estimated 1,663 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Twin Lakes Resort'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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Twin Lakes Resort compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Lead at 1 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.
Barium at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 2 mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 9 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
TWIN LAKES RESORT (EPA ID: CA3701793) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 400 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Average Home Safety Score: C (63/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Barium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Barium | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Barium | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Lead | Monitoring | Unresolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 18 | Yes |
| Lead | Inorganic | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Twin Lakes Resort (CA3701793) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Twin Lakes Resort water safe to drink?
Twin Lakes Resort has recorded 16 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Twin Lakes Resort serve?
Twin Lakes Resort serves approximately 400 people across 5 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Twin Lakes Resort 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:
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What You Can Do
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