Apr 15, 2026 · 7 min read
PFAS "Forever Chemicals" in US Drinking Water: 2026 Update
PFAS contamination affects an estimated 200 million Americans. Here's what the latest EPA enforcement means for your tap water.
ZIP Code 92356 Water Quality
California · 4,135 people served · 12 water systems
F
FailingZIP code 92356 is in California and is a small town from a drinking-water-service perspective, with 4,135 people served by 12 EPA-registered public water systems. It overlaps with 2 communities including APPLE VALLEY, LUCERNE VALLEY.
Within ZIP code 92356, the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) records 31 health-based violations during the past five years across 12 water systems serving this postal area. The grade of F reflects the aggregate compliance pattern, not the current daily water quality.
Last updated: 2026-05-18 · Source: EPA SDWIS
ZIP Code Location
Loading map...
Cities in ZIP 92356
Water Systems Serving 92356
JUNIPER RIVIERA CWD
PWSID: CA3600222
858 served
DESERT SPRINGS MWC
PWSID: CA3600089
325 served
MOSS MOBILE MANOR
PWSID: CA3600397
290 served
LUCERNE VALLEY MWC
PWSID: CA3600156
228 served
JUBILEE MWC
PWSID: CA3600139
782 served
DESERT DAWN MWC
PWSID: CA3600088
150 served
RANCHO PINO VERDE
PWSID: CA3601085
66 served
CENTER WATER CO
PWSID: CA3600070
662 served
BAR H MWC
PWSID: CA3600027
260 served
WEST END MWC
PWSID: CA3600345
90 served
LUCERNE VISTA MWC
PWSID: CA3600157
224 served
GORDON ACRES WATER CO
PWSID: CA3600297
200 served
About ZIP-code water data
Postal-code level water quality data is built up from the underlying water systems — multiple ZIPs may share a single utility, and a single ZIP can span multiple utilities. For property-level information, contact the specific utility serving your address. EPA data on this page was last refreshed on 2026-05-18.
From the Blog
Photo by Bluewater Sweden on Unsplash
Mar 22, 2026 · 6 min read
How to Read Your Annual Water Quality Report (CCR)
Your water utility is legally required to send you a Consumer Confidence Report every year. Here's how to actually understand it.
Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash
Mar 5, 2026 · 9 min read
Lead in Tap Water: The Complete 2026 Guide
Lead enters drinking water through old pipes and fixtures. Here's how to identify your risk and what to do about it.
Photo by Eduardo Casajús Gorostiaga on Unsplash
Feb 18, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)?
MCLs are the foundation of US drinking water safety. Here's how they're set and what they mean for your tap.
Photo by Naja Bertolt Jensen on Unsplash
