Water System Report CA

San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights

EPA ID: CA3910002 · 1,841 people served · 20 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,841 people served.

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

1,841
People Served
20
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$379K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 91% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 20 (2022) to 80 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,767
Median Household Income
388,283
Service Area Population
55%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights serves a community with a median household income of $68,767 and an estimated 388,283 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 55% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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. 12 detections recorded. 12 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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 Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $905
Water Filtration $600
Radon Mitigation $380
PFAS Treatment $360
Total Estimated Cost $2,245

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 $2,245 (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

San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights (EPA ID: CA3910002) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,841 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 20 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 19 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights (CA3910002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights serve?

San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights serves approximately 1,841 people across 20 ZIP codes in California.

Where does San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights 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
0
Unknown Material
561
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,841
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?
San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights serve?
San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights serves approximately 1,841 people with drinking water across 20 ZIP codes.
What is San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights's water source?
San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights's service area?
The San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights service area has a median household income of $68,767. EPA EJScreen data classifies 55% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights get its water?
San Joaquin County - Colonial Heights'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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