Historical Compliance Records CA

Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company

EPA ID: CA4900563 ยท 150 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company (CA4900563): 1 violation on record since 2021. While 1 violation did appear in Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 150 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

150
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
Below the reporting limit
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$882K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$108,322
Median Household Income
35,139
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company have a median household income of $108,322 and about 35,139 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% 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

Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 6 detections recorded. 2 detections are above the level of a federal PFAS MCL (4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS), with compliance required from 2029.

State PFAS values in our reference data (state notification level (not a limit)); check current state rules: PFOA: 4 ppt, PFOS: 4 ppt, PFHxS: 3 ppt, PFBS: 500 ppt, PFHxA: 1000 ppt
Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4900563) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95476 in Sonoma.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
May 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
Below the reporting limit No 2023-12-31

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 available EPA compliance records for Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company (CA4900563) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company serve?

Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company serves approximately 150 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company serve? ▼
Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company's water source? ▼
Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company's water? ▼
The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero. This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company have a median household income of $108,322 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company get its water? ▼
Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company (CA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4900563/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Mission Highlands Mutual Water Company (EPA ID: CA4900563) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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