Water System Report CA

Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City

EPA ID: CA4600017 · 324 people served · 1 ZIP code

Unlike many utilities its size, Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 324 people.

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

324
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$870K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$121,970
Median Household Income
37,538
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City serves a community with a median household income of $121,970 and an estimated 37,538 residents across its service area. Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% 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?

Groundwater

Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Los Angeles 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 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
2 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 97% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
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.

System Overview

Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City (EPA ID: CA4600017) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 324 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 91711 in Claremont.

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 Water Resources - Sierra City (CA4600017) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City serve?

Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City serves approximately 324 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City 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
129
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: 324
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 Water Resources - Sierra City meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City serve?
Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City serves approximately 324 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City's water source?
Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City's service area?
The Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City service area has a median household income of $121,970. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City get its water?
Sierra Water Resources - Sierra City'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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