Monitoring Violations CA

Trinity Company W.w. District #1

EPA ID: CA5310002 · 2,324 people served · 1 ZIP code

Federal water data for Trinity Company W.w. District #1 logs 1 historical violation — all addressed and cleared, leaving the utility in current compliance for 2,324 people.

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

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,324
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0441 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$273K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Trinity Company W.w. District #1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$46,914
Median Household Income
3,413
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Trinity Company W.w. District #1 serves a community with a median household income of $46,914 and an estimated 3,413 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: 60% 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?

Surface Water

Trinity Company W.w. District #1'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Trinity 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

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Trinity Company W.w. District #1 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
Lead Pipe Replacement $3,900
Total Estimated Cost $3,900

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.)

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,280
10 years
$10,560
20 years
$21,120

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $3,900 (one-time) vs. $10,560 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

Trinity Company W.w. District #1 (EPA ID: CA5310002) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,324 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 96041 in Hayfork.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 monitoring/reporting violation recorded. These are procedural violations (missed tests or late reports), not necessarily water safety issues.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Resolved

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 sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
96041 0.0441 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Trinity Company W.w. District #1 (CA5310002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trinity Company W.w. District #1 water safe to drink?

Trinity Company W.w. District #1 has only monitoring/reporting violations, which are procedural in nature. The system meets federal health-based standards.

How many people does Trinity Company W.w. District #1 serve?

Trinity Company W.w. District #1 serves approximately 2,324 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Trinity Company W.w. District #1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
719
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2024-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 2,324
Reported to California

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Trinity Company W.w. District #1 safe to drink?
Trinity Company W.w. District #1 has a C safety grade based on 1 recorded violation. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Trinity Company W.w. District #1'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 Trinity Company W.w. District #1 serve?
Trinity Company W.w. District #1 serves approximately 2,324 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Trinity Company W.w. District #1's water source?
Trinity Company W.w. District #1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Trinity Company W.w. District #1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0441 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Trinity Company W.w. District #1's service area?
The Trinity Company W.w. District #1 service area has a median household income of $46,914. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Trinity Company W.w. District #1 get its water?
Trinity Company W.w. District #1'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.

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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