Playa Vista, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Playa Vista: B.
This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at federal compliance records for Playa Vista, CA: the city earns a grade in the top two bands here, and each serving system's violation history can be reviewed individually for what lies behind it.
How Playa Vista Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Playa Vista Water
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 4% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.71.
Who Supplies Your Water in Playa Vista
Listed supplier for Playa Vista, CA: one system, of 1 on federal record.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Playa Vista, California (population ~12,127), 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 1 of 1 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Playa Vista: 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
Playa Vista water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0039 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90094 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
All ZIP Codes in Playa Vista
- 90094 [B]
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 Playa Vista
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Housing & Infrastructure in Playa Vista
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Construction dates in Playa Vista center on a median of 2001, and the Census figures behind it describe when homes were built, not what materials they contain.
Most homes in Playa Vista were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Playa Vista
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Roughly 4% of homes in Playa Vista were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Playa Vista, CA