Water System Report CA

Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District

EPA ID: CA4210017 · 7,308 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 7,308 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

7,308
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 87% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 9 (2021) to 3 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,096
Median Household Income
103,872
Service Area Population
30%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District serves a community with a median household income of $83,096 and an estimated 103,872 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% 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

Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District (EPA ID: CA4210017) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 7,308 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District (CA4210017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District serve?

Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District serves approximately 7,308 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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 →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
2,585
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 7,308
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?
Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District serve?
Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District serves approximately 7,308 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District's water source?
Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District's service area?
The Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District service area has a median household income of $83,096. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. District get its water?
Vandenberg Village Commission Serv. 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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