Applegate, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Applegate: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water system records for Applegate, CA support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
How Applegate Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Applegate Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 53% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.13.
Water Systems Serving Applegate
Multiple utilities show up for Applegate, CA: 3 are listed here out of 4 tracked federally.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Applegate, California (population ~2,099), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 7,613 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Applegate: B (75/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Applegate water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0009 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95703 | B | Midway Heights C. W. D. | 1,491 |
All ZIP Codes in Applegate
- 95703 [B]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Applegate
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
How Old Is Applegate's Housing Stock?
With 53% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Renovation history matters as much as age: in Applegate, with a median build year of 1985, some older homes have been replumbed and some have not.
Over half of homes in Applegate were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Protecting Children from Lead in Applegate
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Applegate, CA