Burbank, CA: 5 Violations - Home Safety 73/100
13 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Burbank: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
In current CA EPA data, Burbank's tap water sits in the high-safety tier.
How Burbank Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Burbank, CA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
How ZIP codes in Burbank score across all safety grades.
What You Should Know About Burbank Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.71.
Who Supplies Your Water in Burbank
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Burbank, CA's residential water connections out of 3 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 13 ZIP codes in Burbank, California (population ~108,959), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 4,169,953 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 13 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Burbank: B (73/100)
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
Burbank water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 13 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromochloroacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Chlorodibromoacetic Acid | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| HAA6Br | Disinfection Byproducts | 6 | 5 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 5 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 6 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91501 | B | 5 | 0 | Burbank-city, Water Department |
| 91502 | B | 5 | 0 | Burbank-city, Water Department |
| 91504 | B | 5 | 0 | Burbank-city, Water Department |
| 91505 | B | 5 | 0 | Burbank-city, Water Department |
| 91506 | B | 5 | 0 | Burbank-city, Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Burbank
- 91501 [B] - 5 violations
- 91502 [B] - 5 violations
- 91503
- 91504 [B] - 5 violations
- 91505 [B] - 5 violations
- 91506 [B] - 5 violations
- 91507
- 91508
- 91510
- 91521
- 91522
- 91523
- 91526
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.
Health Outcomes in Burbank
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Top Contaminants in Burbank Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Burbank Homeowners
Across Burbank, the equity share taken up by estimated remediation is small - a favorable ratio for most property owners.
Remediation costs in Burbank are relatively low compared to home values. The $385–$1,723 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 37% above the California average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Burbank
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Burbank appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Burbank
Historical NFIP data for Burbank contains 49 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,123. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 25% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The <strong>$1,000</strong> remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Burbank, CA