Water System Report CA

Morro Rock Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4010015 · 2,181 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Morro Rock Mutual Water Company's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 2,181 residents year after year.

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

2,181
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$918K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morro Rock Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$89,259
Median Household Income
14,593
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morro Rock Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $89,259 and an estimated 14,593 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Morro Rock Mutual Water Company'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
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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,050

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

Morro Rock Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4010015) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,181 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Morro Rock Mutual Water Company (CA4010015) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morro Rock Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Morro Rock Mutual Water Company serve?

Morro Rock Mutual Water Company serves approximately 2,181 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Morro Rock Mutual Water Company 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
656
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,181
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?
Morro Rock 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 Morro Rock Mutual Water Company serve?
Morro Rock Mutual Water Company serves approximately 2,181 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Morro Rock Mutual Water Company's water source?
Morro Rock Mutual Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Morro Rock Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Morro Rock Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $89,259. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Morro Rock Mutual Water Company get its water?
Morro Rock Mutual Water Company'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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