Water System Report CA

Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc.

EPA ID: CA4400652 · 60 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Unlike many utilities its size, Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 60 people.

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

60
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$140,990
Median Household Income
24,708
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
75%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $140,990 and an estimated 24,708 residents across its service area. 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?

Groundwater

Cathedral Hills Mwc, 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Santa Cruz 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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

Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. (EPA ID: CA4400652) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 60 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. (CA4400652) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. serve?

Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. serves approximately 60 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. 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
29
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: 60
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?
Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. serve?
Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. serves approximately 60 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc.'s water source?
Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc.'s service area?
The Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. service area has a median household income of $140,990. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Cathedral Hills Mwc, Inc. get its water?
Cathedral Hills Mwc, 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.
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