Water System Report CA

Orosi Public Utility District

EPA ID: CA5410008 ยท 8,300 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Orosi Public Utility District (CA5410008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Orosi Public Utility District posted zero EPA violations serving 8,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B ยท 71
Avg Safety Score
8,300
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$233K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Orosi Public Utility District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$49,275
Median Household Income
11,370
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Orosi Public Utility District serves a community with a median household income of $49,275 and an estimated 11,370 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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

Orosi Public Utility District'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Orosi Public Utility District (EPA ID: CA5410008) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 8,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93647 in Orosi.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (71/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Orosi Public Utility District (CA5410008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orosi Public Utility District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Orosi Public Utility District 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 Orosi Public Utility District serve?

Orosi Public Utility District serves approximately 8,300 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Orosi Public Utility District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
232

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Orosi Public Utility District safe to drink?
Orosi Public Utility District earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Orosi Public Utility District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Orosi Public Utility District serve?
Orosi Public Utility District serves approximately 8,300 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Orosi Public Utility District's water source?
Orosi Public Utility District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Orosi Public Utility District's service area?
The Orosi Public Utility District service area has a median household income of $49,275. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Orosi Public Utility District get its water?
Orosi Public Utility District'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.

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APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Orosi Public Utility District Water Quality Report, CA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca5410008/
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