Water System Report CA

Uc - Davis

EPA ID: CA5710009 · 49,616 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Uc - Davis 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 49,616 residents.

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

49,616
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$848K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Uc - Davis Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$93,606
Median Household Income
78,870
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
30th
Poverty Percentile
30th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Uc - Davis serves a community with a median household income of $93,606 and an estimated 78,870 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Uc - Davis'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Yolo County, California rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Uc - Davis (EPA ID: CA5710009) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 49,616 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 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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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Uc - Davis (CA5710009) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Uc - Davis water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Uc - Davis serve?

Uc - Davis serves approximately 49,616 people across 3 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Uc - Davis get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
435

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
604
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 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 49,616
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?
Uc - Davis meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Uc - Davis serve?
Uc - Davis serves approximately 49,616 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Uc - Davis's water source?
Uc - Davis draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Uc - Davis's service area?
The Uc - Davis service area has a median household income of $93,606. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Uc - Davis get its water?
Uc - Davis'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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