Bakersfield, CA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
24 ZIP codes · 67 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 24 ZIP codes across Bakersfield, CA. The area averages a grade C (55/100); 5 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Bakersfield, CA. We compared 24 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (55/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 8 | 73% |
| D | 3 | 27% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Bakersfield ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93301 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 2 | 93304 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 3 | 93305 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 4 | 93309 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 5 | 93311 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0110 mg/L |
| 6 | 93312 | 58 | C | 11 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 7 | 93313 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 8 | 93314 | 58 | C | 14 | 0.0019 mg/L |
| 9 | 93306 | 53 | D | 4 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 10 | 93308 | 48 | D | 9 | 0.0028 mg/L |
| 11 | 93307 | 42 | D | 29 | 0.0032 mg/L |
| 12 | 93302 | — | — | — | No data |
| 13 | 93303 | — | — | — | No data |
| 14 | 93380 | — | — | — | No data |
| 15 | 93381 | — | — | — | No data |
| 16 | 93382 | — | — | — | No data |
| 17 | 93383 | — | — | — | No data |
| 18 | 93384 | — | — | — | No data |
| 19 | 93385 | — | — | — | No data |
| 20 | 93386 | — | — | — | No data |
| 21 | 93387 | — | — | — | No data |
| 22 | 93388 | — | — | — | No data |
| 23 | 93389 | — | — | — | No data |
| 24 | 93390 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 11 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 67 total violations across Bakersfield
- 48 health-based violations
- 5 of 11 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 11 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Lead | 30 | 3 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 14 | 3 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 8 | 3 |
| Barium | 4 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 4 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Bakersfield?
ZIP code 93301 has the highest safety score in Bakersfield at 58/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Bakersfield water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 11 directly mapped ZIP records, 67 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 11 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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