Water System Report CA

Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4000853 · 139 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company has stayed completely violation-free for its 139 residents.

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

139
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$277K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 88% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Demographics

$54,705
Median Household Income
301
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
59%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $54,705 and an estimated 301 residents across its service area. Approximately 59% 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

Gran Cielo 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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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

Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4000853) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 139 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93452 in San Simeon.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company (CA4000853) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company serve?

Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company serves approximately 139 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Gran Cielo 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
2
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
Population served: 139
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?
Gran Cielo 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 Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company serve?
Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company serves approximately 139 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company's water source?
Gran Cielo 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 Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $54,705. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gran Cielo Mutual Water Company get its water?
Gran Cielo 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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