Huntington Beach, CA: 18 Health Violations — 83/100 (2026)
6 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Compared to statewide averages in CA, Huntington Beach scores well — health violations are below the norm and systems generally operate within federal standards.
How Huntington Beach Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water Quality Map: Huntington Beach, CA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of water safety grades across Huntington Beach.
Huntington Beach Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 42 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0019 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 78% — older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.23.
Water Systems Serving Huntington Beach
Water delivery in Huntington Beach, CA is handled by 3 utilities rather than a single system — drawn from 4 providers in federal records, each filing its own compliance reports and setting its own rates.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Huntington Beach, California, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 195,633 people.
6 of 6 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Huntington Beach: B (83/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Huntington Beach water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0019 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 6 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 21 | 6 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 14 | 6 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 7 | 6 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 6 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92605 | A | 7 | 3 | City of Huntington Beach |
| 92615 | A | 7 | 3 | City of Huntington Beach |
| 92646 | B | 7 | 3 | City of Huntington Beach |
| 92647 | B | 7 | 3 | City of Huntington Beach |
| 92648 | B | 7 | 3 | City of Huntington Beach |
| 92649 | B | 7 | 3 | City of Huntington Beach |
All ZIP Codes in Huntington Beach
- 92605 [A] — 7 violations ⚠
- 92615 [A] — 7 violations ⚠
- 92646 [B] — 7 violations ⚠
- 92647 [B] — 7 violations ⚠
- 92648 [B] — 7 violations ⚠
- 92649 [B] — 7 violations ⚠
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Huntington Beach
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Huntington Beach
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Huntington Beach's Housing Stock?
With 78% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
When a city's housing median build year is 1971, as in Huntington Beach, the implication for water quality research is straightforward: municipal-level data captures what leaves the treatment plant, but household plumbing from before 1986 determines what actually arrives at the tap. In cities where older housing predominates, that gap between system-level and household-level data is widest.
Over half of homes in Huntington Beach were built before 1986, when lead solder was banned. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Huntington Beach: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Huntington Beach, the equity impact of remediation is proportionally small — not the kind of financial commitment that rises to the level of a genuine planning constraint, but a minor share of what most properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Huntington Beach are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,100–$3,233 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 45% above the California average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Huntington Beach
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.
Even where utility-side monitoring meets Lead and Copper Rule requirements, the 78% pre-rule share in Huntington Beach keeps interior-plumbing variation as a household-level question that aggregate data cannot resolve.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Huntington Beach
Flood exposure in Huntington Beach is substantial — 959 NFIP claims on record and 67% of ZIP codes within FEMA-designated zones. That volume of documented flood activity places water-quality implications of flooding firmly in the active-risk category rather than the hypothetical.
Huntington Beach has a significant flood history with 959 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $2,945 per claim. With 67% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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