Neighborhood Report
Grade B
Long Beach, CA Neighborhood Water Quality — Grade B
27 ZIP codes · 513 EPA violations
Data source: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Water quality varies significantly across Long Beach, CA. We analyzed 27 ZIP codes to help you compare neighborhoods by water safety, lead risk, and EPA compliance.
City Overview: Grade B (72/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 25 | 93% |
| C | 2 | 7% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Long Beach ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90801 | 75 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 2 | 90802 | 75 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 3 | 90809 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 4 | 90822 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 5 | 90831 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 6 | 90832 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 7 | 90833 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 8 | 90834 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 9 | 90835 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 10 | 90840 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 11 | 90842 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 12 | 90844 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 13 | 90846 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 14 | 90847 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 15 | 90848 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 16 | 90853 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 17 | 90899 | 73 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 18 | 90804 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 19 | 90806 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 20 | 90807 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 21 | 90808 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 22 | 90810 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 23 | 90813 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 24 | 90814 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 25 | 90815 | 70 | B | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 26 | 90803 | 65 | C | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
| 27 | 90805 | 65 | C | 19 | 0.0031 mg/L |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 17 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 10 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 513 total violations across Long Beach
- 54 health-based violations
- 27 of 27 ZIP codes have violations
- 0 ZIP codes exceed EPA lead action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 243 | 27 |
| Lead | 54 | 27 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | 54 | 27 |
| Barium | 27 | 27 |
| Contaminant 1032 | 27 | 27 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Long Beach?
ZIP code 90801 has the highest safety score in Long Beach at 75/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Long Beach water safe to drink?
Long Beach has an average water safety score of 72/100 (B). Water quality varies by neighborhood — no ZIP codes currently exceed EPA lead limits. Always check your specific ZIP code.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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