Water System Report CA

Nps-ash Mountain

EPA ID: CA5410513 · 2,930 people served · 1 ZIP code

For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Nps-ash Mountain has supplied tap water to 2,930 residents with no violations of any type on record.

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

2,930
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$458K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2022) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Nps-ash Mountain Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$83,810
Median Household Income
2,218
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Nps-ash Mountain serves a community with a median household income of $83,810 and an estimated 2,218 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Nps-ash Mountain'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tulare 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

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% 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

Nps-ash Mountain (EPA ID: CA5410513) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 2,930 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 93271 in Three Rivers.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Nps-ash Mountain (CA5410513) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nps-ash Mountain water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Nps-ash Mountain has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Nps-ash Mountain serve?

Nps-ash Mountain serves approximately 2,930 people across 1 ZIP code in California.

Where does Nps-ash Mountain 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
53
Unknown Material
0
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 2025-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,930
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

Should I use a water filter?
Nps-ash Mountain meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Nps-ash Mountain serve?
Nps-ash Mountain serves approximately 2,930 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Nps-ash Mountain's water source?
Nps-ash Mountain draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Nps-ash Mountain's service area?
The Nps-ash Mountain service area has a median household income of $83,810. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Nps-ash Mountain get its water?
Nps-ash Mountain'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.
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