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Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc)

EPA ID: CA4900647 · 435 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 435.

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

435
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$704K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$96,023
Median Household Income
5,999
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
76%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) serves a community with a median household income of $96,023 and an estimated 5,999 residents across its service area. Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc)'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

59 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
6 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 91% 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

Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) (EPA ID: CA4900647) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 435 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95436 in Forestville.

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 Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) (CA4900647) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) serve?

Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) serves approximately 435 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) 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
180
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: 435
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?
Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) serve?
Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) serves approximately 435 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc)'s water source?
Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc)'s service area?
The Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) service area has a median household income of $96,023. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc) get its water?
Sereno Del Mar Water Company (puc)'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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