Historical Compliance Records CA 21 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Twin Valley Inc.

EPA ID: CA4300575 ยท 317 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Twin Valley Inc. (CA4300575): 21 past health-based violations, since resolved. Twin Valley Inc. carries 21 resolved violations in the five-year EPA record - each has been formally closed, and the supplier, which serves approximately 317 people, now meets all applicable federal drinking water standards with no open enforcement activity remaining.

Data: EPA SDWIS

317
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
21
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0039 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$1.0M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Twin Valley Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$134,242
Median Household Income
67,945
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Twin Valley Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $134,242 and an estimated 67,945 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% 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

Twin Valley Inc.'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
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Twin Valley Inc. compares to EPA limits

Lead 21 mg/L (action level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level)
Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults

What This Means For You

Lead at 21 mg/L (action level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.015 mg/L (action level). Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults. Consider reverse osmosis filtration.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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†’

Lead was detected in this water system. reverse osmosis filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $50,280

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$32,805
10 years
$65,610
20 years
$131,220

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,500 (one-time) vs. $65,610 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

Twin Valley Inc. (EPA ID: CA4300575) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 317 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95020 in Gilroy.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 21 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 21 archived, 0 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
November 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Archived
June 1, 2023 Lead Health-based Archived
November 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Archived
September 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Archived
August 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Archived
May 1, 2022 Lead Health-based Archived
December 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
November 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
October 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
September 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
August 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
July 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
June 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
May 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
April 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
March 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived
February 1, 2021 Lead Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Lead Inorganic 21 Yes

Health Risk Details

Lead (EPA limit: 0.015 mg/L (action level))

Brain damage in children, kidney & blood pressure in adults At-risk groups: infants, children under 6, pregnant women.

Removal methods: reverse osmosis, distillation, certified carbon block filter (NSF/ANSI 53). Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0039 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 Twin Valley Inc. (CA4300575) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Valley Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Twin Valley Inc.; its 21 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Twin Valley Inc. serve?

Twin Valley Inc. serves approximately 317 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Twin Valley Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Twin Valley Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Lead. 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 Twin Valley Inc. serve?
Twin Valley Inc. serves approximately 317 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Twin Valley Inc.'s water source?
Twin Valley Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Twin Valley Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0039 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Twin Valley Inc.'s service area?
The Twin Valley Inc. service area has a median household income of $134,242. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Twin Valley Inc. get its water?
Twin Valley Inc.'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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