Monitoring Violations CA

City of Healdsburg

EPA ID: CA4910005 · 10,985 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history for City of Healdsburg includes 2 violations, each addressed and closed — the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 10,985 residents.

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

B · 84
Avg Safety Score
10,985
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0034 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$904K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Healdsburg Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$117,035
Median Household Income
43,323
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Healdsburg serves a community with a median household income of $117,035 and an estimated 43,323 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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

City of Healdsburg'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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Healdsburg compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded.

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 →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

Sonoma State University
10,986 people
0 violations
C 0 violations
C 3 violations
B 4 violations
B 7 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,450

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,450 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

City of Healdsburg, (EPA ID: CA4910005) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 10,985 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (84/100)

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

Violation History

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

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
May 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 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
95448 0.0034 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by CA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Healdsburg (CA4910005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Healdsburg water safe to drink?

City of Healdsburg has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does City of Healdsburg serve?

City of Healdsburg serves approximately 10,985 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does City of Healdsburg get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
290
Detections
7
Latest sample
5/20/2025
Highest analyte
PFBS: 5.2 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBS 5.2 ppt
PFHxS 4.5 ppt 10 ppt Below current MCL
PFDoA 3.1 ppt

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
1,867
Unknown Material
2,981
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 10,985
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 City of Healdsburg safe to drink?
City of Healdsburg earns a B safety grade with 2 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in City of Healdsburg's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report 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 City of Healdsburg serve?
City of Healdsburg serves approximately 10,985 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Healdsburg's water source?
City of Healdsburg draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of Healdsburg's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0034 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of City of Healdsburg's service area?
The City of Healdsburg service area has a median household income of $117,035. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does City of Healdsburg get its water?
City of Healdsburg'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

Contact your utility

City of Healdsburg (EPA ID: CA4910005) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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