COUNTY REPORT CA

Fresno County, California

102 ZIP codes · Avg score 70/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

The 102 water systems serving Fresno County show strong compliance with federal drinking water standards.

How Fresno County Compares

Fresno County70/100
California avg73/100
National avg68/100

How Fresno County Compares

B
County Grade
70/100
Avg Safety Score
102
ZIP Codes
63
Water Systems

Fresno County scores 3 points below the California state average (73/100) and 2 points above the national average (68/100).

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

B
County Grade
70
Avg Safety Score
102
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 93625 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 93627 (48/100)
$302K
Median Home Value
$1,313
Avg Remediation (43% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Fresno County, California

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.3 (asthma 9.9%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,636, driven primarily by wildfire

Infrastructure: 0.319% avg pipe failure probability, 18% of ZIPs at high risk

Violation History (2021–2025)

↑ Worsening trend

EPA violation counts by year across Fresno County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.

2021
17 (17 health)
2022
5 (5 health)
2023
4 (4 health)
2024
173 (173 health)
2025
36 (36 health)

Peak year: 2024 with 173 violations. Past 5 years: 235 total (235 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.

Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.9% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 37.6% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

32%
Pipe Failure Probability
18%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,636

Wildfire $1,112/yr
Energy Code Gap $236/yr
Flood $147/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Fresno County

$302K
Median Home Value
$1,313
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Fresno County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Fresno County residents

Asthma 9.9% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 37.6% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Fresno County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Fresno 545,716 317
2 California State University Fresno 41,000 290
3 Bakman Water Company 17,393 290
4 Malaga County Water District 5,979 290
5 Riverstone/rootcreek Water District 5,507 290

63 total water systems serve Fresno County.

All ZIP Codes in Fresno County

102 ZIP codes tracked in Fresno County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 93625 Fowler 83 B 1 $369K
2 93641 Miramonte 83 B 0
3 93651 Prather 83 B 0 $424K
4 93602 Auberry 81 B 1 $351K
5 93660 San Joaquin 80 B 0 $271K
6 93242 Laton 78 B 3 (1 health) $347K
7 93664 Shaver Lake 78 B 0 $618K
8 93656 Riverdale 77 B 1 (1 health) $272K
9 93606 Biola 76 B 1 $237K
10 93622 Firebaugh 75 B 6 (2 health) $236K
11 93640 Mendota 75 B 0 $255K
12 93650 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $306K
13 93701 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $208K
14 93702 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $212K
15 93703 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $250K
16 93706 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $228K
17 93721 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $219K
18 93722 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $351K
19 93725 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $262K
20 93727 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $370K
21 93737 Fresno 75 B 5 (2 health) $471K
22 93613 Clovis 73 B 6 (2 health)
23 93707 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
24 93708 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
25 93709 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
26 93712 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
27 93714 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
28 93715 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
29 93716 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
30 93717 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
31 93718 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
32 93723 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health) $460K
33 93724 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
34 93729 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
35 93730 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health) $708K
36 93740 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
37 93741 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
38 93744 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
39 93745 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
40 93747 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
41 93750 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
42 93755 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
43 93760 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
44 93761 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
45 93764 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
46 93765 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
47 93771 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
48 93772 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
49 93773 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
50 93774 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
51 93775 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
52 93776 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
53 93777 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
54 93778 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
55 93779 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
56 93786 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
57 93790 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
58 93791 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
59 93792 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
60 93793 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
61 93794 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
62 93844 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
63 93888 Fresno 73 B 5 (2 health)
64 93210 Coalinga 72 B 3 (3 health) $258K
65 93616 Del Rey 72 B 0 $220K
66 93624 Five Points 72 B 0
67 93611 Clovis 70 B 6 (2 health) $458K
68 93612 Clovis 70 B 6 (2 health) $312K
69 93619 Clovis 70 B 6 (2 health) $579K
70 93649 Piedra 70 B 1
71 93704 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $366K
72 93705 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $281K
73 93710 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $349K
74 93711 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $470K
75 93720 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $458K
76 93726 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $272K
77 93728 Fresno 70 B 5 (2 health) $240K
78 93654 Reedley 69 C 3 (1 health) $335K
79 93626 Friant 68 C 3 $595K
80 93605 Big Creek 67 C 3 (1 health)
81 93630 Kerman 67 C 8 (1 health) $343K
82 93648 Parlier 67 C 2 (1 health) $240K
83 93662 Selma 67 C 6 (1 health) $298K
84 93668 Tranquillity 67 C 3 (1 health) $333K
85 93609 Caruthers 66 C 5 (5 health) $263K
86 93646 Orange Cove 66 C 2 (1 health) $241K
87 93657 Sanger 66 C 9 (3 health) $383K
88 93633 Kings Canyon National Pk 63 C 0
89 93667 Tollhouse 63 C 0 $355K
90 93675 Squaw Valley 63 C 0 $284K
91 93234 Huron 57 C 3 (3 health) $237K
92 93237 Kaweah 53 D 0 $406K
93 93262 Sequoia National Park 53 D 0
94 93607 Burrel 53 D 0
95 93608 Cantua Creek 53 D 0 $145K
96 93621 Dunlap 53 D 0
97 93634 Lakeshore 53 D 0
98 93642 Mono Hot Springs 53 D 0
99 93652 Raisin City 53 D 0 $194K
100 93673 Traver 53 D 0 $179K
101 93628 Hume 50 D 0
102 93627 Helm 48 D 2 (1 health)

Recommended Buyer Guides for Fresno County

Filtered against federal data, fitted to local risks.

Overview

Fresno County in California covers 102 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (70/100).

82 of 102 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 150 health-based violations have been documented.

← Back to California water quality report

Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Fresno County?
Fresno County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 102 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Fresno County?
Fresno County is served by 63 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 102 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Fresno County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Fresno County is wildfire. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,636 per homeowner.
How does Fresno County compare to California?
Fresno County has an average water safety score of 70/100, which is below the California state average of 73/100.

Get safety alerts for Fresno, California

Free updates when EPA data changes for this area. No spam.

Unsubscribe anytime. Privacy Policy.

Share This Page

X Facebook
Check your water filter options Free tool — no phone call required.