Water System Report CA

Mi Wuk Heights Mwc

EPA ID: CA5500060 · 445 people served · 2 ZIP codes

With a five-year violation-free history, Mi Wuk Heights Mwc delivers safe water to 445 residents.

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

445
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$485K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mi Wuk Heights Mwc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$97,159
Median Household Income
4,470
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mi Wuk Heights Mwc serves a community with a median household income of $97,159 and an estimated 4,470 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mi Wuk Heights Mwc'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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Tuolumne 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

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $300
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

Mi Wuk Heights Mwc (EPA ID: CA5500060) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 445 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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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 Mi Wuk Heights Mwc (CA5500060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mi Wuk Heights Mwc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Mi Wuk Heights Mwc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Mi Wuk Heights Mwc serve?

Mi Wuk Heights Mwc serves approximately 445 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Mi Wuk Heights Mwc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
158
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 445
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?
Mi Wuk Heights Mwc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Mi Wuk Heights Mwc serve?
Mi Wuk Heights Mwc serves approximately 445 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mi Wuk Heights Mwc's water source?
Mi Wuk Heights Mwc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mi Wuk Heights Mwc's service area?
The Mi Wuk Heights Mwc service area has a median household income of $97,159. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Mi Wuk Heights Mwc get its water?
Mi Wuk Heights Mwc'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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