Across Twentynine Palms, EPA compliance data for CA sits at a moderate level — not alarming, but not uniformly clean across all service areas either.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

Overview

We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Twentynine Palms, California, covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 31,581 people.

No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Twentynine Palms — an excellent indicator of water quality.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Twentynine Palms: C (69/100)

The score combines three factors:

Factor	What It Measures
Water Quality	EPA violations and compliance history
Lead Levels	90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level
Radon Risk	EPA radon zone classification

Water Sources

Twentynine Palms water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

• Lead data: not yet available for Twentynine Palms
• 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

Dominant radon zone: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

• Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
• Zone 2 (Moderate): 2 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

All ZIP Codes in Twentynine Palms

• 92277 [C]
• 92278 [B]

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

Updated daily.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Twentynine Palms Homeowners

Placing remediation in the context of Twentynine Palms'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.

Median Home Value

$224,300

Est. Remediation

$1,300

Remediation as % of home value 0.6%

Remediation costs in Twentynine Palms are relatively low compared to home values. The $600–$2,050 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 70% below the California average.

Flood & Climate Risk in Twentynine Palms

Although Twentynine Palms's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 96 claims and FEMA maps place 50% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.

96

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$20,187

Avg Claim Payout

50%

ZIPs in FEMA Flood Zones

~5

Est. Claims/Year

Twentynine Palms has a moderate flood history with 96 FEMA claims averaging $20,187 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.

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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,300</strong> remediation cost per household.

Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.

Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.