Water System Report CA

Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company

EPA ID: CA4300760 · 68 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 68 residents.

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

B · 75
Avg Safety Score
68
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Santa Teresa Meadows 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company (EPA ID: CA4300760) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 68 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95013 in Coyote.

Average Home Safety Score: B (75/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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

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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 Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company (CA4300760) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company serve?

Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company serves approximately 68 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Santa Teresa Meadows 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
24
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 68
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

Is water from Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company safe to drink?
Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Santa Teresa Meadows 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 Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company serve?
Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company serves approximately 68 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company's water source?
Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Santa Teresa Meadows Water Company get its water?
Santa Teresa Meadows 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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