Water System Report CA

Callahan Water District

EPA ID: CA4700503 · 70 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Callahan Water District, 70 residents served.

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

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
70
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.00261085 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$139K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Callahan Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Callahan Water District'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Siskiyou 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Callahan Water District (EPA ID: CA4700503) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 70 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96014 in Callahan.

Average Home Safety Score: A (99/100)

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
96014 0.00261085 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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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 Callahan Water District (CA4700503) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Callahan Water District water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Callahan Water District serve?

Callahan Water District serves approximately 70 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Callahan Water District get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
12
Unknown Material
22
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 2019-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 70
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

Is water from Callahan Water District safe to drink?
Callahan Water District earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Callahan Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Callahan Water District serve?
Callahan Water District serves approximately 70 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Callahan Water District's water source?
Callahan Water District draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Callahan Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00261085 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
Where does Callahan Water District get its water?
Callahan Water District'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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