Water System Report CA

Lopez Project

EPA ID: CA4010022 · 1,569 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Lopez Project: clean, five years, 1,569 residents.

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

1,569
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lopez Project Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$73,934
Median Household Income
63,932
Service Area Population
6%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lopez Project serves a community with a median household income of $73,934 and an estimated 63,932 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Lopez Project'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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
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

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $525
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,225

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

Lopez Project (EPA ID: CA4010022) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,569 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 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

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 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.

  • 93401 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93403 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93405 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93406 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93407 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93408 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93409 — San Luis Obispo
  • 93410 — San Luis Obispo

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lopez Project (CA4010022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lopez Project water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lopez Project has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lopez Project serve?

Lopez Project serves approximately 1,569 people across 8 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Lopez Project 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
33
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: 1,569
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?
Lopez Project meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lopez Project serve?
Lopez Project serves approximately 1,569 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Lopez Project's water source?
Lopez Project draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lopez Project's service area?
The Lopez Project service area has a median household income of $73,934. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Lopez Project get its water?
Lopez Project'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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