Water System Report CA

Shasta C.s.d.

EPA ID: CA4510013 · 3,069 people served · 7 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Shasta C.s.d. stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 3,069 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

B · 77
Avg Safety Score
3,069
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00097 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$362K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shasta C.s.d. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$78,907
Median Household Income
52,667
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
66th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shasta C.s.d. serves a community with a median household income of $78,907 and an estimated 52,667 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Shasta C.s.d.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
31th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Shasta County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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. 14 detections recorded. 4 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 4 exceed 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,300
PFAS Treatment $200
Water Filtration $100
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.

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 $1,600 (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

SHASTA C.S.D. (EPA ID: CA4510013) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 3,069 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (77/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
96087 0.00097 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shasta C.s.d. (CA4510013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shasta C.s.d. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Shasta C.s.d. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Shasta C.s.d. serve?

Shasta C.s.d. serves approximately 3,069 people across 7 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Shasta C.s.d. get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
530-241-6264
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Shasta Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Surface water
Drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Shasta Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Shasta Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report:
The source was evaluated by the state in April 2003, to determine if there were possible contaminating activities that might compromise the quality of the water. At the time, there were no associated contaminants detected in the water supply however the water was considered vulnerable to historic gas stations, historic waste dumps and landfills, mining operations, wastewater treatment plants and a high density of septic systems.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Multi-stage
Multiple treatment stages — typically coagulation, filtration, and disinfection. Common for surface-water systems requiring removal of particulates, microorganisms, and dissolved organic compounds before disinfection.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Gas stationsWaste dumps and landfillsMining operationsWastewater treatment plantsSeptic systemsIndustrial dischargesAgricultural applicationUrban stormwater runoffOil and gas productionMining

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Shasta Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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
953
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,069
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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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Shasta Community Services District Consumer Confidence Report:
  • April 2011 bacteriological sampling violation (only 1 sample collected in April 2011).
  • Organic contaminant sampling delinquency (no TTHMs or HAA5s sample collected during 3rd quarter 2011).
  • California Department of Public Health issued citations and fines for sampling delinquencies.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Shasta C.s.d. safe to drink?
Shasta C.s.d. earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Shasta C.s.d. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shasta C.s.d. serve?
Shasta C.s.d. serves approximately 3,069 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Shasta C.s.d.'s water source?
Shasta C.s.d. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Shasta C.s.d.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00097 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Shasta C.s.d.'s service area?
The Shasta C.s.d. service area has a median household income of $78,907. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Shasta C.s.d. get its water?
Shasta C.s.d.'s water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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