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Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4000200 · 85 people served · 2 ZIP codes

EPA data: Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company — zero violations, five years, 85 served.

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

85
People Served
2
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 8 (2022) to 4 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$82,534
Median Household Income
12,684
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $82,534 and an estimated 12,684 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% 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

Bassi Ranch 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in San Luis Obispo 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Water Filtration $600
Flood Insurance $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4000200) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 85 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company (CA4000200) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company serve?

Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company serves approximately 85 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company 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
26
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 85
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?
Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company serve?
Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company serves approximately 85 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company's water source?
Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $82,534. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Bassi Ranch Mutual Water Company get its water?
Bassi Ranch 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.
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