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: $1,575 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.72.
Who Supplies Your Water in Richmond
Across most of Richmond, CA, residential water comes from a single utility. That provider sets rates, manages infrastructure maintenance, and files compliance reports with the EPA on behalf of the households it serves. Federal tracking data shows 1 system on record, but one carries the bulk of the service load.
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 lead level (90th percentile): 0.0000 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 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 7 ZIP codes
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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Richmond Homeowners
Within the Richmond market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Richmond are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,025–$2,400 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. 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 <strong>$1,575</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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