Water System Report CA

Rains Creek Water District

EPA ID: CA4900611 · 208 people served · 1 ZIP code

Over five tracked years, Rains Creek Water District has stayed completely violation-free for its 208 residents.

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

208
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$647K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rains Creek Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$107,281
Median Household Income
11,410
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rains Creek Water District serves a community with a median household income of $107,281 and an estimated 11,410 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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

Rains Creek Water District'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

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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

Rains Creek Water District (EPA ID: CA4900611) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 208 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95425 in Cloverdale.

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 Rains Creek Water District (CA4900611) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rains Creek Water District water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Rains Creek Water District has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Rains Creek Water District serve?

Rains Creek Water District serves approximately 208 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Rains Creek Water District 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
63
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 208
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?
Rains Creek Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Rains Creek Water District serve?
Rains Creek Water District serves approximately 208 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Rains Creek Water District's water source?
Rains Creek Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Rains Creek Water District's service area?
The Rains Creek Water District service area has a median household income of $107,281. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Rains Creek Water District get its water?
Rains Creek Water District'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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