Water System Report CA

Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc)

EPA ID: CA4910018 ยท 473 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) (CA4910018): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. No violations appear in the federal EPA file for Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc), which supplies 473 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

473
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0032 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$602K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$78,845
Median Household Income
5,412
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
82%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) have a median household income of $78,845 and about 5,412 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 82% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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

Infrastructure Risk

78 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
0 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 100% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) (EPA ID: CA4910018) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 473 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0032 mg/L No 2025-12-31

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) (CA4910018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) serve?

Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) serves approximately 473 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc); this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) serve? ▼
Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) serves approximately 473 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc)'s water source? ▼
Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc)'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0032 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc)? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) have a median household income of $78,845 (Census ZIP-code estimate). Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) get its water? ▼
Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc)'s water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Armstrong Valley-cal Water Service (puc) Water Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4910018/
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