Coachella, CA: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 70/100
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Coachella: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Within Coachella, CA, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.
How Coachella Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Coachella Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
- Homes built before 1986: 33% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.09.
Who Supplies Your Water in Coachella
The 3 largest of 4 systems connected with Coachella, CA are listed below.
- B
- B
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Coachella, California (population ~42,884), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 398,947 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Coachella: B (70/100)
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
Coachella water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (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.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 1 |
| Nitrate | Inorganic | 2 | 1 |
| E. coli | Microbiological | 2 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92236 | B | 10 | 1 | Coachella Vwd: Cove Community |
All ZIP Codes in Coachella
- 92236 [B] - 10 violations ⚠
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 Coachella
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
Top Contaminants in Coachella Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Housing & Infrastructure in Coachella
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Coachella's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1992.
Most homes in Coachella were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Coachella Homeowners
In Coachella, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Coachella can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 54% below the California average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Coachella
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 Coachella, CA