Hidden Valley Lake, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Hidden Valley Lake: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Across Hidden Valley Lake, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins - a pattern that places the city well above CA's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Hidden Valley Lake Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Hidden Valley Lake Water
- Homes built before 1986: 32% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,200 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.48 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Hidden Valley Lake
With one provider handling most of Hidden Valley Lake's residential supply in CA, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Hidden Valley Lake, California, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 5,721 people. 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.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Hidden Valley Lake: A (100/100)
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
Hidden Valley Lake water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 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
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95467 | A | Hidden Valley Lake Csd | 6,235 |
All ZIP Codes in Hidden Valley Lake
- 95467 [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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
Health Outcomes in Hidden Valley Lake
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
Housing & Infrastructure in Hidden Valley Lake
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
Development in Hidden Valley Lake unfolded across multiple decades, and the median build year of 1997 reflects a housing inventory where eras of construction are genuinely mixed - including portions that predate the federal prohibition on lead solder in plumbing.
Most homes in Hidden Valley Lake were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Hidden Valley Lake Homeowners
Remediation costs in Hidden Valley Lake are small relative to typical property values - the cost-to-value ratio here is favorable.
Remediation costs in Hidden Valley Lake are relatively low compared to home values. The $800–$1,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 47% below the California average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Hidden Valley Lake
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.
Locally, 32% of Hidden Valley Lake homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Hidden Valley Lake
Historical NFIP data for Hidden Valley Lake contains 37 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,483. 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 <strong>$1,200</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.
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