Water System Report CA

Carmet by the Sea Water Company

EPA ID: CA4900578 · 288 people served · 1 ZIP code

Water monitoring history at Carmet by the Sea Water Company shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 288 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

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

288
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$1.2M
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Carmet by the Sea Water Company Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Carmet by the Sea Water Company'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
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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Carmet by the Sea Water Company (EPA ID: CA4900578) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 288 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 94923 in Bodega Bay.

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 Carmet by the Sea Water Company (CA4900578) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmet by the Sea Water Company water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Carmet by the Sea Water Company has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Carmet by the Sea Water Company serve?

Carmet by the Sea Water Company serves approximately 288 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Carmet by the Sea Water Company get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
64
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: 288
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?
Carmet by the Sea Water Company meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Carmet by the Sea Water Company serve?
Carmet by the Sea Water Company serves approximately 288 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Carmet by the Sea Water Company's water source?
Carmet by the Sea Water Company draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Carmet by the Sea Water Company get its water?
Carmet by the Sea Water Company'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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