Water System Report CA

Linda County Water District

EPA ID: CA5810002 ยท 21,654 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Linda County Water District (CA5810002): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Linda County Water District - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 21,654 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

21,654
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00169 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$376K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Linda County Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$76,757
Median Household Income
70,246
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Linda County Water District serves a community with a median household income of $76,757 and an estimated 70,246 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Linda County Water District'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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21,591 people
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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 $1,500
Radon Mitigation $200
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,850

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

Linda County Water District (EPA ID: CA5810002) is a community water system in California that serves approximately 21,654 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00169 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.

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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 Linda County Water District (CA5810002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linda County Water District water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Linda County Water District in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Linda County Water District serve?

Linda County Water District serves approximately 21,654 people across 2 ZIP codes in California.

Where does Linda County Water District get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
232

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Linda County Water District meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Linda County Water District serve?
Linda County Water District serves approximately 21,654 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Linda County Water District's water source?
Linda County Water District draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Linda County Water District's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00169 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Linda County Water District's service area?
The Linda County Water District service area has a median household income of $76,757. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Linda County Water District get its water?
Linda County Water District'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Linda County Water District, CA: Serves 22K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ca5810002/
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