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Forbestown, CA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
0
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$196K
Median Home Value

Forbestown Water: The Quick Version

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 38% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.05.

Water Systems Serving Forbestown

Listed supplier for Forbestown, CA: one system, of 1 on federal record.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Forbestown, California (population ~342), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 2,772 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Water Sources

Forbestown water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (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.

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score System Population
95941 — North Yuba Water District 2,772

All ZIP Codes in Forbestown

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Forbestown

10.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
10.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19.1%
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 10.5% ↑
Diabetes 10.7% ↑
Mental Health 19.1% ↑

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

How Old Is Forbestown's Housing Stock?

1981
Median Build Year
38%
Built Before 1986
15%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

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

Check your utility's service line inventory as well as your home's build year; in Forbestown, where the median build year is 1981, both pieces help.

1981
Median Year Built
38%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
15%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (15%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (62%)

Most homes in Forbestown 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Forbestown

38%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0024
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Forbestown water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Forbestown is 0.0024 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How many water systems serve Forbestown?
Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Forbestown. The related population figure in our data is approximately 342 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Forbestown, CA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ca/forbestown/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-ca-forbestown,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Forbestown, CA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/ca/forbestown/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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