Water System Report CA

Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.

EPA ID: CA5200535 · 80 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. — the supplier serving 80 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.

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

80
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$371K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,907
Median Household Income
50,606
Service Area Population
72%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $78,907 and an estimated 50,606 residents across its service area. Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 72% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.'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
45th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Shasta 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

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 7 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.

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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $300
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,950

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,950 (one-time) vs. $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

Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. (EPA ID: CA5200535) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 80 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. (CA5200535) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serve?

Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serves approximately 80 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serve?
Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serves approximately 80 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.'s water source?
Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.'s service area?
The Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. service area has a median household income of $78,907. EPA EJScreen data classifies 72% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. get its water?
Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.'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.
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