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Placerville, CO Water - Home Safety Score unavailable

1 ZIP code · no water system mapped in our data · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
None mapped
Water Systems
N/A
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
Zone 1
County Radon Potential (High)
$1.0M
Median Home Value

Key Facts for Placerville Residents

  • Homes built before 1986: 32% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 10.61.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Placerville, Colorado, where no community water system is mapped to its ZIP codes in our data (about 755 residents). The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

No EPA violation count is attached to the tracked ZIP codes of Placerville in our data (no water system is mapped, or the mapping is held back for review), so violation records are not shown here; the local utility may still have EPA records (search EPA ECHO by system name).

Lead & Copper

  • Lead data: not yet available for Placerville
  • Lead action-level status: not available

Radon Risk

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 1.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

All ZIP Codes in Placerville

Data Sources

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

Placerville Community Health Snapshot

10.5%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
8.7%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
14.3%
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 10.5% ↑
Diabetes 8.7% ↓
Mental Health 14.3% ↓

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

Placerville Infrastructure Age

1997
Median Build Year
32%
Built Before 1986
4%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

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

Housing Age Profile

Homes on the same street in Placerville can differ: one may keep original pre-1986 plumbing while another has been replumbed, so the 1997 median is only a starting point.

1997
Median Year Built
32%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
4%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (4%) 1970–1986 (28%) Post-1986 (68%)

Most homes in Placerville were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Placerville: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

32%
Homes Built Before 1986

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.

Placerville: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

3
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$6,733
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Placerville contains 3 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $6,733. 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.

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.

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Placerville, CO Water - Home Safety Score unavailable. https://zipcheckup.com/cities/co/placerville/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-cities-co-placerville,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Placerville, CO Water - Home Safety Score unavailable}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/cities/co/placerville/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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