Public water system · CA2300818
ActiveMoss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans)
At a glance
Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) (PWSID CA2300818) is an active transient non-community water system in Mendocino County, California. It reports serving 400 people through 1 service connection. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a state government. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
400
Service connections
1
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
How does Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) compare with other water systems in Mendocino County?
By EPA's size categories, Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) is a very small system (500 people or fewer). Mendocino County has 144 active public water systems. Its population served is about 30% below the county average of 576 people per system, and accounts for 0.5% of the 82,868 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across California, the 7,479 active systems average 5,706 people each. Nationally, the average active transient non-community water system reports serving 144 people, so Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) is about 178% above that figure.
What does “transient non-community water system” mean?
A transient non-community water system serves places where people do not stay long, such as gas stations and campgrounds, and regularly serves at least 25 people a day for at least 60 days a year. California has 3,016 active transient non-community water systems, 40% of the state's 7,479 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 6,179 California systems (83%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans)?
EPA lists Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) as owned by a state government. The CA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 16 of the 144 active systems in Mendocino County (11%) are also owned by a state government.
Does Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) have drinking water violations?
No SDWA violations on record.
EPA's SDWA violation and enforcement data (via EPA ECHO, updated quarterly) lists no violations for Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans). For the latest compliance status, check EPA ECHO for current compliance history.
Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans): frequently asked questions
Who runs Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans)?
Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) (PWSID CA2300818) is a transient non-community water system owned by a state government. It is regulated by the CA state drinking water program.
How many people does Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) serve?
Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) reports serving 400 people through 1 service connection in Mendocino County, California.
Where does Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) have any drinking water violations?
EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system.
Is Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans)'s water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Act records list no violations for this system. For current results, consult EPA ECHO, or the CA state drinking water program.
Where can I find Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans)'s water quality report?
The annual Consumer Confidence Report requirement applies to community water systems. Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans) is a transient non-community water system, so it is not required to publish one; like every public water system, it must notify the people it serves about violations under EPA's public notification rules.
Other water systems in Mendocino County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukiah, City of | Mendocino | 16,607 | Community | Surface water |
| Fort Bragg, City of | Mendocino | 6,919 | Community | Surface water |
| Willits, City of | Mendocino | 6,175 | Community | Surface water |
| Millview County Water District | Mendocino | 5,500 | Community | Surface water |
| Redwood Valley County Water District | Mendocino | 5,200 | Community | Surface water |
| Willow County Water District | Mendocino | 3,797 | Community | Purchased surface water |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Moss Cove Rest Stop (Caltrans), PWSID CA2300818, California”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/california/moss-cove-rest-stop-caltrans-ca2300818 (data as of October 1, 2026).