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Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs

EPA ID: CA4900533 · 59 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs's five-year compliance history is clean by every EPA metric — no health-based violations, no monitoring lapses, no enforcement actions on record, reflecting consistent performance for a utility that supplies water to approximately 59 residents year after year.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
59
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$131,696
Median Household Income
3,033
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs serves a community with a median household income of $131,696 and an estimated 3,033 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% 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

Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs'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.

Moderate 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

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

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 6 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 1 exceeds state limits.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $2,400 (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

MORTON'S WARM SPRINGS / SONOMA SPRINGS (EPA ID: CA4900533) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 59 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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 Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs (CA4900533) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs serve?

Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs serves approximately 59 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs 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
26
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: 59
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 Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs safe to drink?
Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs serve?
Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs serves approximately 59 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs's water source?
Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs's service area?
The Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs service area has a median household income of $131,696. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs get its water?
Morton's Warm Springs / Sonoma Springs'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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3

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