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Los Alamos Community Services District

EPA ID: CA4210002 · 1,534 people served · 1 ZIP code

Los Alamos Community Services District's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 1,534 residents year after year.

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

1,534
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$672K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Los Alamos Community Services District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,673
Median Household Income
896
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Los Alamos Community Services District serves a community with a median household income of $53,673 and an estimated 896 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% 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

Los Alamos Community Services District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Santa Barbara 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

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Los Alamos Community Services District (EPA ID: CA4210002) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,534 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93440 in Los Alamos.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Los Alamos Community Services District (CA4210002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Los Alamos Community Services District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Los Alamos Community Services District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Los Alamos Community Services District serve?

Los Alamos Community Services District serves approximately 1,534 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Los Alamos Community Services District 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
56
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
566
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,534
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?
Los Alamos Community Services District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Los Alamos Community Services District serve?
Los Alamos Community Services District serves approximately 1,534 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Los Alamos Community Services District's water source?
Los Alamos Community Services District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Los Alamos Community Services District's service area?
The Los Alamos Community Services District service area has a median household income of $53,673. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Los Alamos Community Services District get its water?
Los Alamos Community Services District'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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