Torrance, CA Home Safety: Home Safety 75/100
10 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Torrance: B.
This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.
Looking at federal monitoring data for Torrance, CA: the city clears benchmarks set under the Safe Drinking Water Act with room to spare - recorded exceedances are rare, and the systems serving local households have not triggered any pattern of repeat deficiencies in recent cycles.
How Torrance Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Torrance, CA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Safety grade breakdown for Torrance's 5 ZIP codes.
Key Facts for Torrance Residents
- Average lead level: 0.0019 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,070 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 10.71.
Torrance's Water Providers
3 water utilities share the residential service territory in Torrance, CA - out of 6 total systems in federal records.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 10 ZIP codes in Torrance, California (population ~172,123), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 4,520,594 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 6 of 10 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 6 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Torrance: 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
Torrance water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0019 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 6 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): 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90501 | B | Torrance-city, Water Department | 106,183 |
| 90502 | B | California Water Service Company - Dominguez | 143,996 |
| 90503 | B | California Water Service Company - Dominguez | 143,996 |
| 90504 | B | Torrance-city, Water Department | 106,183 |
| 90505 | B | Torrance-city, Water Department | 106,183 |
| 90506 | — | Gswc - Southwest | 277,740 |
All ZIP Codes in Torrance
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.
Torrance 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 Torrance
In Torrance, documented water and safety issues can be addressed without making a meaningful dent in home equity - the financial proportionality here is favorable, and the commitment fits within standard property planning frameworks.
Remediation costs in Torrance are relatively low compared to home values. The $430–$1,810 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 21% above the California average.
Torrance: 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 Torrance 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.
Torrance: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Torrance contains 13 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $2,522. 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>$1,070</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Torrance, CA