Current Health-Based Noncompliance CA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.

EPA ID: CA5200535 ยท 80 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. (CA5200535): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the most recent EPA reporting cycle, Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. carried 2 violations still marked as unresolved - each remains active in the federal enforcement ledger while the utility continues operations for its service population of approximately 80 people across the area it supplies.

Data: EPA SDWIS

80
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$386K
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

$70,594
Median Household Income
34,109
Service Area Population
44%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $70,594 and an estimated 34,109 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 44% 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

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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 โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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 serves ZIP code 96001 in Redding.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
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 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 Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. (CA5200535) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

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

Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serves approximately 80 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

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

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, 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 2 contaminants 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 Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serve?
Live Oak Acres Mwc Inc. serves approximately 80 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
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 $70,594. EPA EJScreen data classifies 44% 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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