Historical Compliance Records CA

White Oak Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4500204 ยท 415 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for White Oak Mutual Water Company (CA4500204): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Since the flagged events, White Oak Mutual Water Company resolved all 1 violation - compliant today, 415 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

415
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00101 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$355K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$87,220
Median Household Income
16,497
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The White Oak Mutual Water Company serves a community with a median household income of $87,220 and an estimated 16,497 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

White Oak 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How White Oak Mutual Water Company compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

White Oak Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4500204) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 415 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96022 in Cottonwood.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
June 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00101 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 White Oak Mutual Water Company (CA4500204) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Oak Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for White Oak Mutual Water Company; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does White Oak Mutual Water Company serve?

White Oak Mutual Water Company serves approximately 415 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does White Oak Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in White Oak Mutual Water Company's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 White Oak Mutual Water Company serve?
White Oak Mutual Water Company serves approximately 415 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is White Oak Mutual Water Company's water source?
White Oak Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in White Oak Mutual Water Company's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00101 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of White Oak Mutual Water Company's service area?
The White Oak Mutual Water Company service area has a median household income of $87,220. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does White Oak Mutual Water Company get its water?
White Oak 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.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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