Monitoring Violations CA

Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)

EPA ID: CA4900630 · 150 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Dating back across the full five-year EPA tracking window, Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) encountered 1 violation, each subsequently remedied and closed — today the utility meets all federal drinking water requirements for the 150 residents in its service area and holds no open enforcement actions.

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

B · 72
Avg Safety Score
150
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0043 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$695K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$76,905
Median Household Income
1,689
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) serves a community with a median household income of $76,905 and an estimated 1,689 residents across its service area. Approximately 42% 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

Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)'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

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 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 $1,200
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.

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 $1,200 (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

AUSTIN CREEK MUTUAL (SPRINGHILL) (EPA ID: CA4900630) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 150 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (72/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
95421 0.0043 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) (CA4900630) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) water safe to drink?

Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) serve?

Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) serves approximately 150 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) 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
66
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: 150
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 Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) safe to drink?
Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. 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 Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) serve?
Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) serves approximately 150 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)'s water source?
Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0043 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)'s service area?
The Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) service area has a median household income of $76,905. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) get its water?
Austin Creek Mutual (springhill)'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Austin Creek Mutual (springhill) (EPA ID: CA4900630) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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