CITY REPORT CA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 2

French Camp, CA: 2 Health Violations - Home Safety 81/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for French Camp: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

Within French Camp, CA, the available records add up to an upper-tier grade; that grade describes records, not the water at a given faucet.

How French Camp Compares

French Camp81/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 81
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$478K
Median Home Value
$800
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

What You Should Know About French Camp Water

  • Your city's water systems recorded 4 violations since 2021.
  • Homes built before 1986: 70% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 11.38.

Who Supplies Your Water in French Camp

Federal records list 5 water systems tied to French Camp, 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 French Camp, California (population ~4,339), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 406,475 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. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for French Camp: B (81/100)

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

French Camp water systems draw from: Groundwater, 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 4 1
Nitrate Inorganic 2 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
95231 B 4 2 City of Stockton

All ZIP Codes in French Camp

  • 95231 [B] - 4 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

Health Outcomes in French Camp

9.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
12.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.2%
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 9.5% ↓
Diabetes 12.3% ↑
Mental Health 17.2% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in French Camp Water

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 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
Nitrate 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

Housing & Infrastructure in French Camp

1979
Median Build Year
70%
Built Before 1986
50%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 70% 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

By Census estimates, roughly half or more of the homes in French Camp were built before 1986; the median build year is 1979.

1979
Median Year Built
70%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
50%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (50%) 1970–1986 (20%) Post-1986 (30%)

Over half of homes in French Camp 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for French Camp Homeowners

Estimated remediation for French Camp is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.

Median Home Value
$477,600
Est. Remediation
$800
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in French Camp can be compared with local home values. The $450–$1,400 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 35% below the California average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in French Camp

70%
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.

Historical NFIP Claim Context in French Camp

1
Total FEMA Flood Claims
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for French Camp contains 1 flood insurance claim. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $800 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 French Camp, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for French Camp, CA?
French Camp has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100 (Grade B) 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. 4 violations appear 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 French Camp?
EPA records list 4 EPA violations, including 2 health-based violations for French Camp water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
How does French Camp compare to California average?
French Camp has an average Home Safety Score of 81/100, which is at or above the California state average of 76/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve French Camp?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in French Camp. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,339 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in French Camp?
Estimated remediation cost per household in French Camp: $800; modeled range $450 to $1,400. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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