El Verano, CA Water Safety: 97/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Unlike many cities its size in CA, El Verano keeps health-based violation rates low — systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How El Verano Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
El Verano Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0057 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.32.
Water Systems Serving El Verano
El Verano, CA draws its residential water from 2 separate providers among the 2 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in El Verano, California, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 23,187 people.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in El Verano — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for El Verano: A (97/100)
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
El Verano water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0057 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95433 | A | Valley of the Moon Water District | 23,107 |
All ZIP Codes in El Verano
- 95433 [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.
CDC Health Data for El Verano
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
Protecting Children from Lead in El Verano
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 El Verano 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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for El Verano, CA