Hayward, CA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
7 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Hayward Water: The Quick Version
- Average lead level: 0.0017 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,643 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.67.
Water Systems Serving Hayward
Residential addresses in Hayward, CA are served by 3 primary water providers out of 4 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Hayward, California (population ~192,439), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 1,949,794 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 7 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Hayward water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0017 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 4 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 7 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94541 | — | City of Hayward | 162,954 |
| 94542 | — | City of Hayward | 162,954 |
| 94544 | — | City of Hayward | 162,954 |
| 94545 | — | City of Hayward | 162,954 |
All ZIP Codes in Hayward
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.
CDC Health Data for Hayward
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
Hayward: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality - that's the Hayward picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Hayward are relatively low compared to home values. The $829–$2,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 14% above the California average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Hayward
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 Hayward 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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Hayward
Historical NFIP data for Hayward contains 38 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $34,179. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 75% 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 <strong>$1,643</strong> 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 Hayward, CA