Pico Rivera, CA: 15 Violations — 77/100 (2026)
3 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
EPA compliance records for Pico Rivera tell a largely clear story: violation rates are low, health-based exceedances are uncommon, and the city's grade puts it well above average within CA.
How Pico Rivera Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Pico Rivera Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 15 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0019 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.71.
Water Systems Serving Pico Rivera
Residential addresses in Pico Rivera, CA are served by 3 primary water providers out of 7 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Pico Rivera, California (population ~60,821), covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 421,399 people region-wide.
3 of 3 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Pico Rivera: B (77/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Pico Rivera water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0019 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 3 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 2414 | Other | 4 | 3 |
| Total Organic Carbon | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | 3 |
| Total Coliform | Microbiological | 4 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 4 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 4 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90660 | B | 5 | 0 | Pico Rivera - City, Water Department |
| 90661 | B | 5 | 0 | Pico Rivera - City, Water Department |
| 90662 | B | 5 | 0 | Pico Rivera - City, Water Department |
All ZIP Codes in Pico Rivera
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Pico Rivera
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 Pico Rivera
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Pico Rivera: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Within the Pico Rivera market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity — the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Pico Rivera are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,667 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 16% below the California average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Pico Rivera
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 Pico Rivera 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Pico Rivera
FEMA data shows 33% of Pico Rivera's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 14 claims. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Pico Rivera has a moderate flood history with 14 FEMA claims averaging $1,348 per payout. 33% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,000</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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