Menlo Park Municipal Water
EPA ID: CA4110017 · 22,362 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Menlo Park Municipal Water (CA4110017): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Menlo Park Municipal Water - the supplier serving 22,362 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Menlo Park Municipal Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Menlo Park Municipal Water serves a community with a median household income of $215,871 and an estimated 40,230 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Menlo Park Municipal Water'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
Menlo Park Municipal Water (EPA ID: CA4110017) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 22,362 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 94025 in Menlo Park.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0031 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.
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.
- 94025 - Menlo Park
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Menlo Park Municipal Water (CA4110017) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menlo Park Municipal Water water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Menlo Park Municipal Water 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 Menlo Park Municipal Water serve?
Menlo Park Municipal Water serves approximately 22,362 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Menlo Park Municipal Water 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.). Menlo Park Municipal Water, CA: Serves 22K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4110017/
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