Current Noncompliance CA

Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4200612 ยท 150 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company (CA4200612): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 150 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

150
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$131,028
Median Household Income
14,524
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $131,028 and an estimated 14,524 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $3,100

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4200612) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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.

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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 Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company (CA4200612) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company serve?

Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company serves approximately 150 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company serve?
Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company's water source?
Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $131,028. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company get its water?
Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4200612/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Meadowlark Ranches Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4200612) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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