Water System Report CA

Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks

EPA ID: CA4600009 · 726 people served · 1 ZIP code

Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 726 residents.

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

726
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,643
Median Household Income
191
Service Area Population
0%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
86%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks serves a community with a median household income of $111,643 and an estimated 191 residents across its service area. Approximately 86% 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

Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks'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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sierra 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

61 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
4 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 94% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,500

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

Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks (EPA ID: CA4600009) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 726 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95936 in Downieville.

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 Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks (CA4600009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks serve?

Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks serves approximately 726 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks 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
221
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: 726
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?
Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks serve?
Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks serves approximately 726 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks's water source?
Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks's service area?
The Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks service area has a median household income of $111,643. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks get its water?
Sierra Csa #5, Sierra Brooks'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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