ZipCheckup grade for 92532: B.

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Water Quality Report
B 74

Lake Elsinore, CA (92532): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 74/100

EPA data combined for 4 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Elsinore Valley Mwd)

PFAS Detected

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 92532 in Lake Elsinore, CA contain 1 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 0 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

Based on EPA Drinking Water FEMA Flood Data U.S. Census CDC Energy Information Admin. USGS Water Data & 9 more federal sources
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Safety Score
B 74/100
Water Quality Concerns 1 non-health-based violation record in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 1 claim
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 violation (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result is below the laboratory reporting limit, not a measured zero; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • PFAS PFAS detected in UCMR5 sampling; see the PFAS section for each compound, compared with the federal PFAS MCL where one exists.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 1 cumulative NFIP claim record. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
1 violation PFAS detected
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
B
ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 74 / 100
Bottom 49% of U.S. ZIP codes
4
Water Systems
169,455
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Surface water
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$553K
Median Home Value12% below state median ($629K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 74/100

This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance
92/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
96/100
Indoor environment
50/100
Outdoor environment
75/100

Coverage: 4 of 4 components and 3 of 3 domains observed.

Model 4.0.0; series home-safety-v4-cross-vertical.

Safety & Health (8) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 92532 in Lake Elsinore, California is mapped to the water system Elsinore Valley Mwd (EPA ID: CA3310012). This system provides water to approximately 169,455 people from surface water sources.

There are 4 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Elsinore Valley Mwd CA3310012 169,455 Surface water
Eastern Municipal Water District CA3310009 666,581 Surface water
Western Mwd CA3310049 86,062 Surface water
Temescal Valley Water District CA3310074 21,971 Surface water

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Elsinore Valley Mwd (CA3310012) on EPA.gov.

3 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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PFAS Contamination Detected

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with ZIP code 92532.

Detected compounds: PFBA, PFPeA, PFHxS, PFBS.

Highest measured level: 0.007 µg/L

Reverse osmosis (RO) and activated carbon block filters can reduce PFAS at the tap. Certifications list the compounds covered: an NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 claim for PFOA/PFOS does not cover every PFAS, so check that the product lists the compounds detected here.

📊 EPA UCMR5 · View source →
Environmental Hazards (11) CRITICAL
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) MODERATE

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Lake Elsinore has 1 FEMA flood claim on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 92532 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 1 violation since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 92532 (primary system: Elsinore Valley Mwd), including 0 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 92532's water come from?

The recorded water source for Elsinore Valley Mwd, a system mapped to ZIP code 92532, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 169,455 people.

How does Lake Elsinore water compare to the national average?

Lake Elsinore's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 51% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 70% of ZIP codes within California.

How can I get my water tested in Lake Elsinore?

If Elsinore Valley Mwd supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

What is the radon risk for 92532?

92532 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Riverside County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

Are there PFAS (forever chemicals) in 92532's water?

Yes, PFAS have been detected in samples from water systems mapped to 92532. Reverse osmosis and activated carbon filters certified to NSF/ANSI 53 or 58 specifically for PFOA/PFOS reduction can reduce PFAS.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 92532?

FEMA records contain 1 flood insurance claim filed in ZIP code 92532; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is X, which is claims evidence and may differ from the current FEMA map zone for a property. Claim records do not establish current property risk. Review FEMA's map for the specific property.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Lake Elsinore, CA (92532): PFAS Detected in Mapped Water Systems - 74/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/92532/
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Page version: October 2026.

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