Water System Report CA

Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System

EPA ID: CA4900512 · 260 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 260 residents.

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

260
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$111,331
Median Household Income
71,339
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System serves a community with a median household income of $111,331 and an estimated 71,339 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Sonoma 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Unknown
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $700
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,000

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

Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System (EPA ID: CA4900512) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 260 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 6 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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System (CA4900512) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System serve?

Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System serves approximately 260 people across 6 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System 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
80
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 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 260
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?
Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System serve?
Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System serves approximately 260 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System's water source?
Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System's service area?
The Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System service area has a median household income of $111,331. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System get its water?
Happy Acres Mutual Benefit Water System'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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