Water System Report CA

Meadowridge Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4400665 · 42 people served · 1 ZIP code

Meadowridge Mutual Water Company's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 42 residents year after year.

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

42
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$678K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Meadowridge Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,314
Median Household Income
6,235
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Meadowridge Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $68,314 and an estimated 6,235 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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

Meadowridge Mutual 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.

Moderate 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

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

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

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,200 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Meadowridge Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4400665) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 42 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95019 in Freedom.

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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Meadowridge Mutual Water Company (CA4400665) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Meadowridge Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Meadowridge Mutual Water Company serve?

Meadowridge Mutual Water Company serves approximately 42 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Meadowridge Mutual 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
19
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: 42
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?
Meadowridge Mutual 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 Meadowridge Mutual Water Company serve?
Meadowridge Mutual Water Company serves approximately 42 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Meadowridge Mutual Water Company's water source?
Meadowridge Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Meadowridge Mutual Water Company's service area?
The Meadowridge Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $68,314. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Meadowridge Mutual Water Company get its water?
Meadowridge Mutual 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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