Palmdale, CA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 13 EPA violations on record for mapped water systems
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Palmdale, CA. The area averages a grade B (70/100); water systems associated with 2 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Palmdale, CA. We compared 6 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 B (70/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 3 | 75% |
| C | 1 | 25% |
| D | 0 | 0% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Mapped ZIP codes in Palmdale ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93591 | 75 | B | 0 | No data |
| 2 | 93552 | 73 | B | 5 | No data |
| 3 | 93551 | 72 | B | 8 | 0.0059 mg/L |
| 4 | 93550 | 58 | C | 0 | 0.0018 mg/L |
| 5 | 93590 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 93599 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 3 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 13 total violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to Palmdale ZIP codes (each system counted once; includes small systems beyond the city utility)
- 1 health-based violation records in the available EPA data
- 2 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records are mapped to water systems with recorded violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status are served by a system whose 90th-percentile lead result exceeded the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 6 | 2 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 | 2 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | 2 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | 1 | 1 |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which ZIP code in Palmdale has the highest home safety score?
ZIP code 93591 has the highest safety score among scored ZIP codes in Palmdale at 75/100 (grade B). Check the full report for details.
Is Palmdale water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 13 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 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
Reporting periods vary by source; the page metadata identifies this materialization.