Montrose, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 58/100
2 ZIP codes · 3 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Montrose: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Available records for Montrose give it a middle-tier grade in CA; water systems can differ, so check the one that serves your home.
How Montrose Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Montrose Water: The Quick Version
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.71.
Water Systems Serving Montrose
3 systems shown for Montrose, CA, from 3 on the federal list.
- C
- C
- C
Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Montrose, California (population ~7,265), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 233,925 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 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 Montrose: C (58/100)
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
Montrose water systems draw from: 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
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91020 | C | Crescenta Valley Cwd | 35,841 |
All ZIP Codes in Montrose
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 Montrose
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
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Montrose: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low tier for Montrose: remediation estimated at up to 1% of what homes are worth.
Estimated remediation costs in Montrose can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 19% above the California average.
What You Can Do in Montrose
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. Check the certification, price and turnaround time of any water test kit or lab service.
- Install a certified water filter. Choose a pitcher or under-sink filter certified to reduce the specific contaminants of concern.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Montrose, CA