Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company
EPA ID: CA4400502 · 614 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company (CA4400502): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company is listed without violations in federal records, across a service area of 614 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company have a median household income of $140,990 and about 24,708 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4400502) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 614 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 95003 in Aptos.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 95003 - Aptos
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company (CA4400502) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Trout Gulch Mutual 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 Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company serve?
Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company serves approximately 614 people across 1 ZIP code in California.
Where does Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
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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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Trout Gulch Mutual Water Company Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4400502/
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