Current Noncompliance CA

Mulberry Mhp

EPA ID: CA5000072 ยท 148 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Mulberry Mhp (CA5000072): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Mulberry Mhp yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 148 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

148
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$410K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mulberry Mhp Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,308
Median Household Income
43,731
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
72%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mulberry Mhp serves a community with a median household income of $68,308 and an estimated 43,731 residents across its service area. Approximately 72% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mulberry Mhp'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
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mulberry Mhp compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $4,320
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $5,920

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $5,920 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Mulberry Mhp (EPA ID: CA5000072) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 148 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 95380 in Turlock.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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 Mulberry Mhp (CA5000072) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mulberry Mhp water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Mulberry Mhp serve?

Mulberry Mhp serves approximately 148 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Mulberry Mhp get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Mulberry Mhp's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP 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 Mulberry Mhp serve?
Mulberry Mhp serves approximately 148 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Mulberry Mhp's water source?
Mulberry Mhp draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mulberry Mhp's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Mulberry Mhp's service area?
The Mulberry Mhp service area has a median household income of $68,308. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mulberry Mhp get its water?
Mulberry Mhp'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mulberry Mhp (CA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca5000072/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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