Water System Report CA

Sonora Water Resources, Inc.

EPA ID: CA5510024 · 1,154 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Sonora Water Resources, Inc. has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,154 residents.

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

1,154
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$416K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 3 (2021) to 2 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Sonora Water Resources, Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,433
Median Household Income
74,710
Service Area Population
34%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
53th
Energy Burden Percentile
71%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Sonora Water Resources, Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $72,433 and an estimated 74,710 residents across its service area. Approximately 71% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 34% 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

Sonora Water Resources, Inc.'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
17th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Los Angeles 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

58 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 84% 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. 3 detections recorded.

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 →

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D 3 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
PFAS Treatment $167
Total Estimated Cost $1,967

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 $1,967 (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

Sonora Water Resources, Inc. (EPA ID: CA5510024) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,154 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sonora Water Resources, Inc. (CA5510024) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sonora Water Resources, Inc. water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Sonora Water Resources, Inc. has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Sonora Water Resources, Inc. serve?

Sonora Water Resources, Inc. serves approximately 1,154 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Sonora Water Resources, Inc. 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
151
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 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,154
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?
Sonora Water Resources, Inc. meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Sonora Water Resources, Inc. serve?
Sonora Water Resources, Inc. serves approximately 1,154 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Sonora Water Resources, Inc.'s water source?
Sonora Water Resources, Inc. draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Sonora Water Resources, Inc.'s service area?
The Sonora Water Resources, Inc. service area has a median household income of $72,433. EPA EJScreen data classifies 34% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Sonora Water Resources, Inc. get its water?
Sonora Water Resources, Inc.'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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