Neighborhood Report Grade C

South Lake Tahoe, CA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded

8 ZIP codes · 14 EPA violations

Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow

ZipCheckup compares 8 ZIP codes across South Lake Tahoe, CA. The area averages a grade C (61/100); 1 ZIP code carry recorded EPA violations.

Home-safety conditions vary across South Lake Tahoe, CA. We compared 8 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 (61/100)

Grade Neighborhoods %
A 0 0%
B 0 0%
C 1 100%
D 0 0%
F 0 0%

Neighborhood Rankings

Every ZIP code in South Lake Tahoe ranked by Home Safety Score:

Rank ZIP Code Score Grade Violations Lead Risk
1 96150 61 C 14 0.0044 mg/L
2 96151 No data
3 96152 No data
4 96154 No data
5 96155 No data
6 96156 No data
7 96157 No data
8 96158 No data

How Neighborhoods Compare

Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:

  • 0 neighborhoods score better than county average
  • 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average

EPA Violations

  • 14 total violations across South Lake Tahoe
  • 0 health-based violations
  • 1 of 1 directly mapped ZIP record have violations
  • 0 of 1 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant Violations ZIPs
Barium 1 1
Cadmium 1 1
Chromium 1 1
Fluoride 1 1
Nickel 1 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the safest neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe?

ZIP code 96150 has the highest safety score in South Lake Tahoe at 61/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.

Is South Lake Tahoe water safe to drink?

The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 1 directly mapped ZIP records, 14 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 1 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.

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Data Sources

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How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). South Lake Tahoe, CA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded. https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/ca/south-lake-tahoe/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-neighborhoods-ca-south-lake-tahoe,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{South Lake Tahoe, CA Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/neighborhoods/ca/south-lake-tahoe/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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