Water System Report CA

City of Modesto - Central Turlock

EPA ID: CA5010035 ยท 119 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Modesto - Central Turlock (CA5010035): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for City of Modesto - Central Turlock shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 119 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

119
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$447K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Modesto - Central Turlock Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$80,950
Median Household Income
83,051
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Modesto - Central Turlock serves a community with a median household income of $80,950 and an estimated 83,051 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

City of Modesto - Central Turlock'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
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.

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in California

4 violations
4 violations
0 violations
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Lead Pipe Replacement Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Lead Pipe Replacement $2,160
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $3,760

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

City of Modesto - Central Turlock (EPA ID: CA5010035) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 119 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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 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 City of Modesto - Central Turlock (CA5010035) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Modesto - Central Turlock water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for City of Modesto - Central Turlock 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 City of Modesto - Central Turlock serve?

City of Modesto - Central Turlock serves approximately 119 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does City of Modesto - Central Turlock get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
City of Modesto - Central Turlock meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does City of Modesto - Central Turlock serve?
City of Modesto - Central Turlock serves approximately 119 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is City of Modesto - Central Turlock's water source?
City of Modesto - Central Turlock draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Modesto - Central Turlock's service area?
The City of Modesto - Central Turlock service area has a median household income of $80,950. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Modesto - Central Turlock get its water?
City of Modesto - Central Turlock'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Modesto - Central Turlock Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca5010035/
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