Water System Report CA

San Martin Foothills Water Company

EPA ID: CA4300638 · 145 people served · 1 ZIP code

In the most recent five-year monitoring window, San Martin Foothills Water Company posted zero EPA violations serving 145 residents.

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

145
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.4M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$157,458
Median Household Income
6,766
Service Area Population
25%
Disadvantaged Population
20th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The San Martin Foothills Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $157,458 and an estimated 6,766 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% 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

San Martin Foothills 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Santa Clara County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,560
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $6,160

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

San Martin Foothills Water Company (EPA ID: CA4300638) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 145 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95046 in San Martin.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for San Martin Foothills Water Company (CA4300638) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is San Martin Foothills Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, San Martin Foothills Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does San Martin Foothills Water Company serve?

San Martin Foothills Water Company serves approximately 145 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does San Martin Foothills Water Company 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
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
45
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 2024-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 145
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?
San Martin Foothills 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 Martin Foothills Water Company serve?
San Martin Foothills Water Company serves approximately 145 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is San Martin Foothills Water Company's water source?
San Martin Foothills 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 Martin Foothills Water Company's service area?
The San Martin Foothills Water Company service area has a median household income of $157,458. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does San Martin Foothills Water Company get its water?
San Martin Foothills 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.
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