Water System Report CA

City of Daly City

EPA ID: CA4110013 ยท 104,901 people served ยท 6 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Daly City (CA4110013): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring - City of Daly City has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 104,901 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

104,901
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Daly City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$127,229
Median Household Income
333,241
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
23th
Poverty Percentile
7th
Energy Burden Percentile
84%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Daly City serves a community with a median household income of $127,229 and an estimated 333,241 residents across its service area. Approximately 84% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Daly City'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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

74 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 97% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

C 0 violations
B 5 violations
Cal-am Water Coronado
106,000 people
A 1 violation
B 0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,100
Radon Mitigation $333
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,633

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

City of Daly City (EPA ID: CA4110013) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 104,901 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Daly City (CA4110013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Daly City water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Daly City 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 City of Daly City serve?

City of Daly City serves approximately 104,901 people across 6 ZIP codes in California.

Where does City of Daly City 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.

Samples collected
505

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Daly City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Daly City serve?
City of Daly City serves approximately 104,901 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is City of Daly City's water source?
City of Daly City draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Daly City's service area?
The City of Daly City service area has a median household income of $127,229. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Daly City get its water?
City of Daly City'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Daly City, CA: Serves 105K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4110013/
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