California Water Service - Bear Gulch
EPA ID: CA4110006 · 61,431 people served · 11 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for California Water Service - Bear Gulch (CA4110006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, California Water Service - Bear Gulch posted zero EPA violations serving 61,431 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for California Water Service - Bear Gulch Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The California Water Service - Bear Gulch serves a community with a median household income of $212,792 and an estimated 170,225 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
California Water Service - Bear Gulch'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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
California Water Service - Bear Gulch (EPA ID: CA4110006) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 61,431 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 9 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.004 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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.
- 94019 - Half Moon Bay
- 94020 - La Honda
- 94021 - Loma Mar
- 94025 - Menlo Park
- 94027 - Atherton
- 94028 - Portola Valley
- 94060 - Pescadero
- 94061 - Redwood City
- 94062 - Redwood City
- 94063 - Redwood City
- 94074 - San Gregorio
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for California Water Service - Bear Gulch (CA4110006) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Water Service - Bear Gulch water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for California Water Service - Bear Gulch in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does California Water Service - Bear Gulch serve?
California Water Service - Bear Gulch serves approximately 61,431 people across 11 ZIP codes in California.
Where does California Water Service - Bear Gulch get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). California Water Service - Bear Gulch, CA: Serves 61K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4110006/
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