Encino, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
4 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Encino: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
In ZipCheckup's scoring, Encino, CA lands in the A-B grade tier.
How Encino Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Encino Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.71.
Who Supplies Your Water in Encino
Only a single entry appears in the water system list for Encino, CA; federal records tie 1 to the area.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Encino, California (population ~45,670), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,875,566 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Encino: B (75/100)
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
Encino water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91316 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91436 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
All ZIP Codes in Encino
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 Encino
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Encino Homeowners
How large is the remediation estimate next to home prices in Encino? Small in relative terms: it amounts to 1% of the median value or less, although the dollar figure below is still an estimate and actual costs vary by property and contractor.
Estimated remediation costs in Encino 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 157% above the California average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Encino
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.
Available area-level lead records for Encino do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 Encino
Historical NFIP data for Encino contains 332 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,522. 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 Encino, CA