Northridge, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
6 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Northridge: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water monitoring data for Northridge shows a consistently clean picture in CA - few violations on record, compliance well above the median.
How Northridge Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Northridge Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.71.
Northridge's Water Providers
With one provider handling most of Northridge's residential supply in CA, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Northridge, California (population ~67,217), 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 3 of 6 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Northridge: 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
Northridge 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91324 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91325 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91330 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
All ZIP Codes in Northridge
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.
Northridge 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 Northridge
Low proportionality - that's the Northridge picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Northridge are relatively low compared to home values. The $267–$1,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 22% above the California average.
Northridge: 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 Northridge 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.
Northridge: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Northridge contains 25 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,851. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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>$800</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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