Water System Report CA

City of Vallejo-lakes System

EPA ID: CA4810021 · 2,800 people served · 6 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, City of Vallejo-lakes System delivers safe water to 2,800 residents.

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

2,800
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$642K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 70% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Vallejo-lakes System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$115,237
Median Household Income
195,039
Service Area Population
19%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Vallejo-lakes System serves a community with a median household income of $115,237 and an estimated 195,039 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Vallejo-lakes System'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
60th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Solano 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.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% 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. 3 detections recorded.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

D 24 violations
B 0 violations
C 7 violations
Lake Shastina C.s.d
2,790 people
A 6 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,580
Water Filtration $120
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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 $1,800 (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

City of Vallejo-lakes System (EPA ID: CA4810021) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,800 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Vallejo-lakes System (CA4810021) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Vallejo-lakes System water safe to drink?

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

How many people does City of Vallejo-lakes System serve?

City of Vallejo-lakes System serves approximately 2,800 people across 6 ZIP codes in California.

Where does City of Vallejo-lakes System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
847
Unknown Material
0
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,800
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?
City of Vallejo-lakes System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Vallejo-lakes System serve?
City of Vallejo-lakes System serves approximately 2,800 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is City of Vallejo-lakes System's water source?
City of Vallejo-lakes System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Vallejo-lakes System's service area?
The City of Vallejo-lakes System service area has a median household income of $115,237. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Vallejo-lakes System get its water?
City of Vallejo-lakes System'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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