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California-american Larkfield (puc)

EPA ID: CA4910023 ยท 7,913 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for California-american Larkfield (puc) (CA4910023): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, California-american Larkfield (puc) has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 7,913 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,913
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$798K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for California-american Larkfield (puc) Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$116,912
Median Household Income
111,050
Service Area Population
8%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The California-american Larkfield (puc) serves a community with a median household income of $116,912 and an estimated 111,050 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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

California-american Larkfield (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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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

California-american Larkfield (puc) (EPA ID: CA4910023) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 7,913 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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
0.006 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 California-american Larkfield (puc) (CA4910023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is California-american Larkfield (puc) water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for California-american Larkfield (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 California-american Larkfield (puc) serve?

California-american Larkfield (puc) serves approximately 7,913 people across 4 ZIP codes in California.

Where does California-american Larkfield (puc) get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
California-american Larkfield (puc) meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does California-american Larkfield (puc) serve?
California-american Larkfield (puc) serves approximately 7,913 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is California-american Larkfield (puc)'s water source?
California-american Larkfield (puc) draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in California-american Larkfield (puc)'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.006 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of California-american Larkfield (puc)'s service area?
The California-american Larkfield (puc) service area has a median household income of $116,912. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does California-american Larkfield (puc) get its water?
California-american Larkfield (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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). California-american Larkfield (puc) Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca4910023/
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