ZipCheckup grade for 93263: B.

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Health Violations Found
B 70

Shafter, CA (93263): 5 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 70/100

EPA data combined for 3 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: City of Shafter)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 93263 in Shafter, CA contain 6 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 5 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 70/100
Water Quality Issues 5 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
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 5 health-based violations and 1 non-health-based (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.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
6 violations 5 health-based
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: 70 / 100
Bottom 45% of U.S. ZIP codes
3
Water Systems
21,915
People Served
5
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$302K
Median Home Value52% below state median ($629K)

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Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 70/100

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
72/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
100/100
Observed
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

Drinking water
86/100
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 (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 93263 in Shafter, California is mapped to the water system City of Shafter (EPA ID: CA1510019). This system provides water to approximately 21,915 people from groundwater sources.

There are 3 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
City of Shafter, CA1510019 21,915 Groundwater
Llanas Camp Four Water System CA1502164 54 Groundwater
Oildale Mwc CA1510015 44,899 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 City of Shafter (CA1510019) 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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Compliance History

2021 2022 2023 2 2024 3 2025
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations

UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 93263 show no PFAS detections among the compounds tested, at the program's reporting levels.

The EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5) required community and non-transient non-community water systems serving 3,300 or more people to test for 29 PFAS compounds and lithium between 2023 and 2025. Systems with no detections at the federal minimum reporting level had no results at or above that reporting level.

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Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Shafter

Based on local data for ZIP 93263, these services may benefit homeowners in your area.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 93263 was built around 1984. Aging gutters can cause foundation damage, basement flooding, and mold - a professional assessment can prevent costly repairs.

Typical cost: Gutter installation: typically $1,000–$2,500 for a standard home

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Window Replacement

The median build year of homes in Shafter is 1984; check the age and condition of your own windows. ENERGY STAR windows can save $101–$583/year on energy bills.

Typical cost: Window replacement: typically $300–$800 per window installed

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Typical cost: Roof inspection: typically $75–$300; repairs $300–$1,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 93263 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 6 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 93263 (primary system: City of Shafter), including 5 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 93263's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Shafter, a system mapped to ZIP code 93263, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 21,915 people.

How does Shafter water compare to the national average?

Shafter's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 55% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 75% of ZIP codes within California.

How can I get my water tested in Shafter?

If City of Shafter 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 93263?

93263 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Kern County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Shafter, CA (93263): 5 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 70/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/93263/
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Page version: October 2026.

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