CITY REPORT CA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Sutter Creek, CA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 76/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Sutter Creek: B.

This ZIP has a few items worth a quick check.

In ZipCheckup's scoring, Sutter Creek, CA lands in the A-B grade tier.

How Sutter Creek Compares

Sutter Creek76/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
B · 76
Avg Safety Score
Zone 2
County Radon Potential (Moderate)
$547K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Sutter Creek Residents

  • Your city's water systems recorded 9 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 62% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.04.

Sutter Creek's Water Providers

Because each listed system has its own federal record, violations at one of the 3 shown below do not apply to the others among the 5 tied to Sutter Creek, CA.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Sutter Creek, California (population ~4,611), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 19,387 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Sutter Creek: B (76/100)

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

Sutter Creek water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 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.

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Category Violations ZIPs Affected
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 6 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 6 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 4 1
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
95685 B 9 3 Awa, Tanner

All ZIP Codes in Sutter Creek

  • 95685 [B] - 9 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Sutter Creek Community Health Snapshot

10%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
11.8%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
16%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10% ↑
Diabetes 11.8% ↑
Mental Health 16% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Sutter Creek's Water?

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.08 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL
Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage
Revised Total Coliform Rule 4 violations
Microbiological
Indicates possible bacterial contamination

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Sutter Creek Infrastructure Age

1972
Median Build Year
62%
Built Before 1986
34%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 62% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Lead can reach tap water from service lines, solder and brass fittings inside a building, which is why housing age draws attention in Sutter Creek, where the median build year is 1972.

1972
Median Year Built
62%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
34%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (34%) 1970–1986 (28%) Post-1986 (38%)

Over half of homes in Sutter Creek were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Sutter Creek

Measured against the median home value, the estimated cost of fixing the issues flagged for Sutter Creek lands in the lowest of the three tiers this page uses.

Median Home Value
$546,800
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Sutter Creek can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 26% below the California average.

Sutter Creek: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

62%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0027
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Sutter Creek: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

22
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$13,061
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Sutter Creek contains 22 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $13,061. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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 $600 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 Sutter Creek, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Sutter Creek, CA?
Sutter Creek has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100 (Grade B) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 9 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Sutter Creek?
EPA records list 9 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Sutter Creek water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Sutter Creek water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Sutter Creek is 0.0027 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Sutter Creek compare to California average?
Sutter Creek has an average Home Safety Score of 76/100, which is at or above the California state average of 76/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Sutter Creek?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Sutter Creek. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,611 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Sutter Creek?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Sutter Creek: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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