Compared to statewide averages in CA, Boron scores well — health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Boron, California, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 2,742 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Boron — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Boron: B (80/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Boron water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Boron
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 1 ZIP code
• Zone 3 (Low): 1 ZIP code

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

Areas with No Violations

All ZIP Codes in Boron

• 93516 [B]
• 93596 [A]

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

Updated daily.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Boron

Setting Boron remediation figures against its property market, the resulting ratio sits comfortably in the low tier — a classification that reflects the kind of household financial position where most homeowners can identify documented issues, schedule the work, and absorb the cost without it registering as a significant budget disruption.

Median Home Value

$102,500

Est. Remediation

$1,000

Remediation as % of home value 1.0%

Remediation costs in Boron are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 86% below the California average.

Boron: Flood History & Water Damage Risk

Flood activity in Boron is neither negligible nor at the level of the highest-exposure areas in the NFIP dataset. The 2-claim record and 50% flood zone coverage suggest a community that has experienced recurrent events but has not faced the kind of sustained, severe exposure where water-supply contamination becomes a primary public health concern. It sits in a middle range where flood history merits inclusion in any complete local water quality picture.

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Total FEMA Flood Claims

$17,589

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

Boron has a moderate flood history with 2 FEMA claims averaging $17,589 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,000</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.