CITY REPORT CA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Winton, CA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 87/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Winton: A.

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

Winton, CA carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.

How Winton Compares

Winton87/100
California avg76/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 87
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$308K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.2% of home value)

Winton Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0069 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 63% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 12.06.

Water Systems Serving Winton

More than one public water system is linked to Winton, CA: federal records tie 5 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Winton, California (population ~13,005), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 61,424 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 Winton: A (87/100)

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

Winton water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0069 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 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 12 1
Nitrate Inorganic 2 1
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 2 1
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
95388 A 10 3 Winton Water & Sanitary District

All ZIP Codes in Winton

  • 95388 [A] - 10 violations ⚠

Data Sources

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

CDC Health Data for Winton

9.8%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
13%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
19%
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 13% ↑
Mental Health 19% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Winton

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 12 violations
Treatment Technique
Nitrate 2 violations
Inorganic · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 10 mg/L
Blue baby syndrome in infants
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 violations
Disinfection Byproducts · EPA regulatory level for the contaminant named above: 0.06 mg/L
Increased cancer risk with long-term exposure above the MCL

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

How Old Is Winton's Housing Stock?

1971
Median Build Year
63%
Built Before 1986
35%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 63% 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

Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. Winton's median build year is 1971, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.

1971
Median Year Built
63%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
35%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (35%) 1970–1986 (28%) Post-1986 (37%)

Over half of homes in Winton 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.

Winton: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Of the three cost-context tiers - low, moderate and elevated - Winton is in the low one.

Median Home Value
$307,900
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.2%

Estimated remediation costs in Winton 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 58% below the California average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Winton

63%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.0069
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Winton, CA?
Winton has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100 (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. 10 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 Winton?
EPA records list 10 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Winton water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Winton water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Winton is 0.0069 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 Winton compare to California average?
Winton has an average Home Safety Score of 87/100, which is at or above the California state average of 76/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Winton?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Winton. The related population figure in our data is approximately 13,005 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Winton?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Winton: $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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Page version: October 2026.

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