Water System Report CA

San Vicente Water Company

EPA ID: CA4210005 ยท 550 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for San Vicente Water Company (CA4210005): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm San Vicente Water Company has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 550 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

550
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for San Vicente Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$129,348
Median Household Income
34,619
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The San Vicente Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $129,348 and an estimated 34,619 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% 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

San Vicente 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
10 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 85% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Radon Mitigation $1,200
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $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

San Vicente Water Company (EPA ID: CA4210005) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 550 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 San Vicente Water Company (CA4210005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Vicente Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for San Vicente Water Company 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 San Vicente Water Company serve?

San Vicente Water Company serves approximately 550 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does San Vicente Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
San Vicente Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does San Vicente Water Company serve?
San Vicente Water Company serves approximately 550 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is San Vicente Water Company's water source?
San Vicente Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of San Vicente Water Company's service area?
The San Vicente Water Company service area has a median household income of $129,348. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does San Vicente Water Company get its water?
San Vicente 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

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