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.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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