Water System Report CA

Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita

EPA ID: CA4010024 · 1,291 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 1,291 people served.

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

1,291
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita 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 Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita 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?

Groundwater

Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita'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

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

Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita (EPA ID: CA4010024) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,291 people from groundwater 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

  • 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 Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita (CA4010024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita serve?

Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita serves approximately 1,291 people across 8 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita 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
25
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
480
Confirmed Non-Lead

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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,291
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?
Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita serve?
Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita serves approximately 1,291 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita's water source?
Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita's service area?
The Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita 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 Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita get its water?
Slo Cwwd No. 23 - Santa Margarita'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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