North Hollywood, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
11 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for North Hollywood: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water monitoring data for North Hollywood shows a consistently clean picture in CA - few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How North Hollywood Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About North Hollywood Water
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $945 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.71.
Who Supplies Your Water in North Hollywood
In North Hollywood, CA, the drinking water supply is organized under a single dominant utility - a consolidated structure that shapes how infrastructure investment, regulatory compliance, and rate decisions flow to households. When one provider handles the overwhelming share of residential connections out of 1 tracked system, accountability is clear: service upgrades, EPA violation responses, and tariff changes all funnel through that single organizational structure.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in North Hollywood, California (population ~152,081), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 3,875,566 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 4 of 11 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 4 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for North Hollywood: B (75/100)
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
North Hollywood water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 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): 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91601 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91602 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91605 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91606 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
All ZIP Codes in North Hollywood
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 North Hollywood
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for North Hollywood Homeowners
When estimated remediation is placed alongside median property values in North Hollywood, the resulting ratio is low - a finding consistent with a household financial perspective where documented issues can be addressed without a meaningful impact on overall equity position, making this market one of the more favorable contexts for remediation planning.
Remediation costs in North Hollywood are relatively low compared to home values. The $364–$1,618 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 30% above the California average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in North Hollywood
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 North Hollywood 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 NFIP Claim Context in North Hollywood
Historical NFIP data for North Hollywood contains 39 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,659. 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>$945</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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