Water System Report CA

Shadow Mountain Mhp

EPA ID: CA4700803 · 126 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Even as other utilities in the region logged violations, Shadow Mountain Mhp kept a clean EPA record — five years, no issues, 126 people served.

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

126
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Shadow Mountain Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$127,893
Median Household Income
34,998
Service Area Population
24%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
10th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Shadow Mountain Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $127,893 and an estimated 34,998 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% 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

Shadow Mountain Mhp'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Orange 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 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 75% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Shadow Mountain Mhp (EPA ID: CA4700803) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 126 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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

  • 92675 — San Juan Capistrano
  • 92693 — San Juan Capistrano

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Shadow Mountain Mhp (CA4700803) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shadow Mountain Mhp water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Shadow Mountain Mhp has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Shadow Mountain Mhp serve?

Shadow Mountain Mhp serves approximately 126 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Shadow Mountain Mhp 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
87
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 2023-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 126
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?
Shadow Mountain Mhp meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Shadow Mountain Mhp serve?
Shadow Mountain Mhp serves approximately 126 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Shadow Mountain Mhp's water source?
Shadow Mountain Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Shadow Mountain Mhp's service area?
The Shadow Mountain Mhp service area has a median household income of $127,893. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Shadow Mountain Mhp get its water?
Shadow Mountain Mhp'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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