Richmond, CA Home Safety: Home Safety Score unavailable
7 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Richmond Water
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.72.
Who Supplies Your Water in Richmond
Listed supplier for Richmond, CA: one system, of 1 on federal record.
Overview
We track home safety data for 7 ZIP codes in Richmond, California (population ~93,599), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 1,442,800 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 7 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Water Sources
Richmond water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
7 of 7 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94801 | — | East Bay Municipal Utility District | 1,442,800 |
| 94804 | — | East Bay Municipal Utility District | 1,442,800 |
| 94805 | — | East Bay Municipal Utility District | 1,442,800 |
All ZIP Codes in Richmond
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 Richmond
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
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Richmond Homeowners
In Richmond, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Richmond can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 16% below the California average.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Richmond
Historical NFIP data for Richmond contains 73 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $10,324. 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 $500 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 Richmond, CA