CITY REPORT CA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

West Sacramento, CA: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 96/100

4 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for West Sacramento: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

West Sacramento, CA: a top-two-band grade.

How West Sacramento Compares

West Sacramento96/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

4
ZIP Codes
1
Water Systems
2
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 96
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$532K
Median Home Value
$300
Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

West Sacramento Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 2 violations since 2021.
  • Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 9.83.

Water Systems Serving West Sacramento

Which water system serves a particular address in West Sacramento, CA? The water bill or the utility can confirm it; the list here shows one system, and federal data link 1 in total.

Overview

We track home safety data for 4 ZIP codes in West Sacramento, California, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 54,605 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 4 ZIP codes.

2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for West Sacramento: A (96/100)

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

West Sacramento water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: reported as 0 mg/L (a reported 0 is not proof of no lead; check the source record for its reporting limit) (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
  • 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Radon Risk

4 of 4 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 6 2

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
95605 A 2 1 City of West Sacramento
95691 — 2 1 City of West Sacramento

All ZIP Codes in West Sacramento

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for West Sacramento

9.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
9.3%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
17.9%
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 9.8% ↓
Diabetes 9.3% ↓
Mental Health 17.9% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in West Sacramento

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 6 violations
Treatment Technique

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

West Sacramento: Remediation Cost in Perspective

In West Sacramento, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.

Median Home Value
$532,400
Est. Remediation
$300
Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in West Sacramento can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 28% below the California average.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for West Sacramento

63
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$3,121
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
100%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for West Sacramento contains 63 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $3,121. 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 $300 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 West Sacramento, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for West Sacramento, CA?
West Sacramento has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100 (Grade A) 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. 2 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 West Sacramento?
EPA records list 2 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for West Sacramento water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 4 mapped ZIP codes.
How does West Sacramento compare to California average?
West Sacramento has an average Home Safety Score of 96/100, which is at or above the California state average of 76/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve West Sacramento?
Our records map 1 water system to 4 ZIP codes in West Sacramento. The related population figure in our data is approximately 54,605 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in West Sacramento?
Estimated remediation cost per household in West Sacramento: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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