ZipCheckup grade for 93635: A.
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Los Banos, CA (93635): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 96/100
EPA data for City of Los Banos
Health-based violation records by water system:
EPA records for the water systems mapped to 93635 in Los Banos, CA contain 2 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 1 are marked health-based.
Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS
At a Glance
- Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 1 health-based violation 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 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
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Although the dataset for Los Banos (93635) is limited in scope, one critical condition stands as the only elevated finding on record.
Score Breakdown
Overall Home Safety Score: 96/100
This is the published model score. Component and domain values are shown independently; they are not added together on this page.
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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 93635 in Los Banos, California is mapped to the water system City of Los Banos (EPA ID: CA2410005). This system provides water to approximately 47,419 people from groundwater sources.
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Nearby Water Quality Reports
- 95322 (Gustine) - 13 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 93620 (Dos Palos) - 13 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 93665 (South Dos Palos) - 13 mi - 13 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 93661 (Santa Rita Park) - 14 mi
- 95374 (Stevinson) - 18 mi
- 95317 (El Nido) - 19 mi
- 95360 (Newman) - 21 mi - 4 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 95341 (Merced) - 22 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 95334 (Livingston) - 23 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
- 95324 (Hilmar) - 23 mi - 14 violations recorded for mapped water systems
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Los Banos (CA2410005) 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.
UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records
Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 93635 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.
Environmental Hazards (10) HIGH
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (9) HIGH
CPSC product recall notices
These national notices are not matched to this ZIP code or water system.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the tap water in 93635 safe to drink?
EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 93635 (primary system: City of Los Banos), including 1 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 93635's water come from?
The recorded water source for City of Los Banos, a system mapped to ZIP code 93635, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 47,419 people.
How does Los Banos water compare to the national average?
Los Banos's Home Safety Score ranks better than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes, and at or above 90% within California.
How can I get my water tested in Los Banos?
If City of Los Banos 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 93635?
93635 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Merced 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
ZipCheckup. (2026). Los Banos, CA (93635): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 96/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/93635/
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Page version: October 2026.
Nearby ZIP Code Reports
Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 93635
| ZIP Code | City, State | Distance | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95322 | Gustine, CA | 12.6 mi | A | 2 |
| 93620 | Dos Palos, CA | 12.9 mi | A | 13 |
| 93665 | South Dos Palos, CA | 13.0 mi | A | 13 |
| 93661 | Santa Rita Park, CA | 14.1 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 95374 | Stevinson, CA | 18.4 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 95317 | El Nido, CA | 18.9 mi | N/A | 0 |
| 95360 | Newman, CA | 21.1 mi | A | 4 |
| 95341 | Merced, CA | 22.0 mi | B | 2 |
| 95334 | Livingston, CA | 22.8 mi | A | 3 |
| 95324 | Hilmar, CA | 23.3 mi | A | 14 |
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