Current Health-Based Noncompliance CA 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.

EPA ID: CA4900545 ยท 300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. (CA4900545): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'s current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 300 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0033 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$750K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$117,931
Median Household Income
22,811
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
83%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $117,931 and an estimated 22,811 residents across its service area. Approximately 83% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. compares to EPA limits

Barium 1 mg/L (50% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 2 mg/L

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. (EPA ID: CA4900545) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95405 in Santa Rosa.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Barium Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Barium Inorganic 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0033 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. (CA4900545) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. serve?

Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 300 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Barium. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. serve?
Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. serves approximately 300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'s water source?
Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0033 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'s service area?
The Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. service area has a median household income of $117,931. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc. get its water?
Branger Mutual Water Company, Inc.'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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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