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Dana Point, CA: 1 Violation - Home Safety 91/100

1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Dana Point: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Tap water system records for Dana Point, CA support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.

How Dana Point Compares

Dana Point91/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 91
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$1.2M
Median Home Value
$500
Est. Remediation (0.0% of home value)

Key Facts for Dana Point Residents

  • Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 65% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.23.

Dana Point's Water Providers

Federal records list 3 water systems tied to Dana Point, CA. Of those, 3 are the primary providers, meaning service conditions, rate structures, and compliance histories can differ depending on where a property sits.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Dana Point, California (population ~26,198), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 251,038 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. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Dana Point: A (91/100)

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

Dana Point water systems draw from: Surface water.

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 3.

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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
92629 A 1 0 South Coast Water District

All ZIP Codes in Dana Point

  • 92629 [A] - 1 violation

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Dana Point Community Health Snapshot

9%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.5%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9% ↓
Diabetes 11.5% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Dana Point's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Dana Point Infrastructure Age

1987
Median Build Year
65%
Built Before 1986
15%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 65% 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

Pre-1986 homes make up a large part of Dana Point's housing; median build year 1987.

1987
Median Year Built
65%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
15%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (15%) 1970–1986 (50%) Post-1986 (35%)

Over half of homes in Dana Point 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.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Dana Point

This section sets two area figures side by side for Dana Point: the median home value and an estimated remediation cost. Here the estimate equals no more than 1% of that value, which places the city in the low tier; it is an area estimate, and the cost for any one property can be higher or lower.

Median Home Value
$1.2M
Est. Remediation
$500
Remediation as % of home value 0.0%

Estimated remediation costs in Dana Point can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 64% above the California average.

Dana Point: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

65%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Dana Point: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

14
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$23,578
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Dana Point contains 14 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,578. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 $500 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 Dana Point, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Dana Point, CA?
Dana Point has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Dana Point?
EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Dana Point water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does Dana Point compare to California average?
Dana Point has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100, which is at or above the California state average of 76/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Dana Point?
Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Dana Point. The related population figure in our data is approximately 26,198 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Dana Point?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Dana Point: $500; modeled range $300 to $800. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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Page version: October 2026.

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