Sherman Oaks, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
4 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Sherman Oaks: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Tap water in Sherman Oaks, CA scores well - low violation counts, above-average safety grade.
How Sherman Oaks Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Sherman Oaks Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0039 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,000 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.71.
Sherman Oaks's Water Providers
Most residential addresses in Sherman Oaks, CA are served by a single water utility - the dominant system among the 1 provider tracked in federal data.
- B
Overview
We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in Sherman Oaks, California (population ~58,102), 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 2 of 4 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Sherman Oaks: 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
Sherman Oaks water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0039 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 2 (Moderate Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 4 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 0 ZIP codes
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91403 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
| 91423 | B | Los Angeles-city, Department of Water & Power | 3,875,566 |
All ZIP Codes in Sherman Oaks
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.
Sherman Oaks Community Health Snapshot
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
How Remediation Costs Compare in Sherman Oaks
Placing remediation in the context of Sherman Oaks's property market, the equity share is low - most homeowners here are weighing a financial commitment that fits comfortably within routine property planning, far from the threshold where remediation becomes a material equity decision rather than a standard upkeep consideration.
Remediation costs in Sherman Oaks are relatively low compared to home values. The $400–$1,700 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 99% above the California average.
Sherman Oaks: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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 Sherman Oaks 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.
Sherman Oaks: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Sherman Oaks contains 383 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $9,478. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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.
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