Mountain View, CA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
6 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Mountain View Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0045 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,067 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 9.01.
Mountain View's Water Providers
Residential water in Mountain View, CA is supplied by 3 separate utilities - not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 5 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Mountain View, California (population ~83,464), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 392,544 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 6 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Mountain View water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0045 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 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): 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94040 | — | Cwsc Los Altos Suburban | 69,973 |
| 94041 | — | City of Mountain View | 81,501 |
| 94043 | — | City of Mountain View | 81,501 |
All ZIP Codes in Mountain View
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.
Mountain View Community Health Snapshot
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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Mountain View
Placing remediation in the context of Mountain View's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Mountain View are relatively low compared to home values. The $433–$1,783 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 171% above the California average.
Mountain View: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Mountain View 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.
Mountain View: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Mountain View contains 10 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,702. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 50% 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>$1,067</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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