Current Health-Based Noncompliance CA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Mt. Hermon Association, Inc.

EPA ID: CA4410008 ยท 1,176 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. (CA4410008): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Mt. Hermon Association, Inc.: 2 unresolved violations, 1,176 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,176
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$1.1M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$133,036
Median Household Income
68,616
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $133,036 and an estimated 68,616 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mt. Hermon Association, 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.

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

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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 4 detections recorded.

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $450
Radon Mitigation $300
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,900

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,900 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. (EPA ID: CA4410008) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,176 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 14, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. (CA4410008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mt. Hermon Association, Inc.. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. serve?

Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. serves approximately 1,176 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mt. Hermon Association, Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. serve?
Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. serves approximately 1,176 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Mt. Hermon Association, Inc.'s water source?
Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mt. Hermon Association, Inc.'s service area?
The Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. service area has a median household income of $133,036. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mt. Hermon Association, Inc. get its water?
Mt. Hermon Association, 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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