Water System Report CA

Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div.

EPA ID: CA5510007 · 1,295 people served · 6 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 1,295 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

1,295
People Served
6
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 67% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 24 (2022) to 6 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,350
Median Household Income
117,653
Service Area Population
41%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. serves a community with a median household income of $65,350 and an estimated 117,653 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 41% 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

Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div.'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Butte 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 18 detections recorded. 9 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 6 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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B 8 violations
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1,305 people
0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $700
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,600 (one-time) vs. $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

Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. (EPA ID: CA5510007) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,295 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 6 ZIP codes across 1 community.

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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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 Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. (CA5510007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. serve?

Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. serves approximately 1,295 people across 6 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. 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
400
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: 1,295
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?
Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. serve?
Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. serves approximately 1,295 people with drinking water across 6 ZIP codes.
What is Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div.'s water source?
Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div.'s service area?
The Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. service area has a median household income of $65,350. EPA EJScreen data classifies 41% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div. get its water?
Del Oro Water Company - Strawberry Div.'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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