Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis
EPA ID: CA5610015 · 1,429 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis (CA5610015): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Five years tracked: Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis had 1 violation, all cleared, 1,429 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis serves a community with a median household income of $149,848 and an estimated 87,396 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS). 2 exceed state limits.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in California
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis (EPA ID: CA5610015) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 1,429 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting Failure | 1 | No |
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$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 Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis (CA5610015) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis serve?
Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis serves approximately 1,429 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.
Where does Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ventura Cwwd No. 19 - Somis (CA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca5610015/
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