Water System Report CA

Penngrove Water Company (puc)

EPA ID: CA4910003 · 1,742 people served · 13 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Penngrove Water Company (puc) — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 1,742 residents.

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

1,742
People Served
13
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$788K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Penngrove Water Company (puc) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$103,105
Median Household Income
341,385
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Penngrove Water Company (puc) serves a community with a median household income of $103,105 and an estimated 341,385 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% 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

Penngrove Water Company (puc)'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.

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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

State limits: PFOA: 0.0051 ppt, PFOS: 0.0065 ppt
Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,450
Lead Pipe Replacement $340
Water Filtration $50
PFAS Treatment $50
Total Estimated Cost $1,890

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,890 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Penngrove Water Company (puc) (EPA ID: CA4910003) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,742 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 13 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 7 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 Penngrove Water Company (puc) (CA4910003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penngrove Water Company (puc) water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Penngrove Water Company (puc) serve?

Penngrove Water Company (puc) serves approximately 1,742 people across 13 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Penngrove Water Company (puc) 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
511
Unknown Material
13
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: 1,742
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?
Penngrove 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 Penngrove Water Company (puc) serve?
Penngrove Water Company (puc) serves approximately 1,742 people with drinking water across 13 ZIP codes.
What is Penngrove Water Company (puc)'s water source?
Penngrove Water Company (puc) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Penngrove Water Company (puc)'s service area?
The Penngrove Water Company (puc) service area has a median household income of $103,105. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Penngrove Water Company (puc) get its water?
Penngrove Water Company (puc)'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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