Petaluma, CA: 2 Violations - Home Safety 99/100
6 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Petaluma: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Water systems serving Petaluma hold a strong EPA compliance record - the city places among the better-performing areas in CA with few health-based violations on file.
How Petaluma Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Petaluma Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations in the past 5 years.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 11.32.
Water Systems Serving Petaluma
At present, 3 utilities serve the bulk of Petaluma, CA's residential water connections out of 5 systems active in the area, spread across independent providers with separate infrastructure and compliance obligations.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 6 ZIP codes in Petaluma, California (population ~71,339), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 175,338 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 6 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Petaluma: A (99/100)
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
Petaluma water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barium | Inorganic | 3 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94952 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Petaluma, |
| 94954 | A | 2 | 0 | City of Petaluma, |
All ZIP Codes in Petaluma
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 Petaluma
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 Petaluma
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Petaluma: Remediation Cost in Perspective
What does remediation cost in financial context for Petaluma homeowners? Proportionally very little - the equity share here is low, and addressing documented issues is a manageable planning question rather than a material financial burden.
Remediation costs in Petaluma are relatively low compared to home values. The $617–$1,617 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 38% above the California average.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Petaluma
Historical NFIP data for Petaluma contains 498 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $23,309. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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>$1,000</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Petaluma, CA