ZipCheckup grade for 93646: B.

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Health Violations Found

Orange Cove, CA (93646): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 71/100

EPA data for City of Orange Cove

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

City of Orange Cove (1)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 93646 in Orange Cove, 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

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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Current EPA violation data unavailable

Safety Score

B 71/100

Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation

Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2024-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 14 claims

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 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 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
Flood 14 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.

Contaminant Summary

Health Violations

2 violations 1 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

ZIP-level Home Safety model score: 71 / 100

Bottom 46% of U.S. ZIP codes

Water System

9,525

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0

Surface water

Water Source

Zone 2

County Radon Potential · Moderate

$241K

Median Home Value62% below state median ($629K)

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One critical finding sits on record for Orange Cove (93646), unaccompanied by high-priority items.

1 Health-Based Violation in Current Noncompliance in EPA Records CRITICAL

EPA records list 1 health-based violation in current noncompliance for water systems mapped to this ZIP; resolved and archived records are not counted.

What to do: Review the violation details below and consider a water filter rated for the specific contaminant.

Score Breakdown

Overall Home Safety Score: 71/100

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

76/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

100/100

Observed

EPA radon zone

50/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

75/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

88/100

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 93646 in Orange Cove, California is mapped to the water system City of Orange Cove (EPA ID: CA1010023). This system provides water to approximately 9,525 people from surface water sources.

Other Water Quality Reports in California

Nearby Water Quality Reports

93666 (Sultana) - 6 mi
93647 (Orosi) - 6 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
93654 (Reedley) - 7 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
93615 (Cutler) - 7 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
93618 (Dinuba) - 7 mi - 6 violations recorded for mapped water systems
93675 (Squaw Valley) - 10 mi
93670 (Yettem) - 11 mi
93648 (Parlier) - 12 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
93657 (Sanger) - 14 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
93631 (Kingsburg) - 15 mi - 3 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 Orange Cove (CA1010023) 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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UCMR 5 PFAS monitoring: no reportable detections in available records

Available federal UCMR5 records for water systems mapped to ZIP code 93646 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 (11) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (6) OK

Cost & Community (9) HIGH

CPSC product recall notices

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Protect Your Home in Orange Cove

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Orange Cove has 14 FEMA flood claims on record. Standard homeowner policies don't cover flood damage - make sure you're protected.

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Gutter Installation & Repair

The median home in 93646 was built around 1986. 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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Roofing Inspection & Repair

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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 93646 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 93646 (primary system: City of Orange Cove), 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 93646's water come from?

The recorded water source for City of Orange Cove, a system mapped to ZIP code 93646, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 9,525 people.

How does Orange Cove water compare to the national average?

Orange Cove's Home Safety Score ranks lower than 54% of U.S. ZIP codes, and lower than 74% of ZIP codes within California.

How can I get my water tested in Orange Cove?

If City of Orange Cove 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 93646?

93646 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Tulare County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

What does the NFIP claim history show for ZIP 93646?

FEMA records contain 14 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 93646; the recorded rated-zone value (the most frequent one if there are several claims) is A, 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). Orange Cove, CA (93646): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems - 71/100. https://zipcheckup.com/report/93646/

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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 93646

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
93666	Sultana, CA	5.6 mi	N/A	0
93647	Orosi, CA	5.9 mi	B	6
93654	Reedley, CA	6.7 mi	C	7
93615	Cutler, CA	7.2 mi	B	6
93618	Dinuba, CA	7.4 mi	C	6
93675	Squaw Valley, CA	9.5 mi	N/A	0
93670	Yettem, CA	11.1 mi	N/A	0
93648	Parlier, CA	12.1 mi	B	2
93657	Sanger, CA	14.3 mi	D	2
93631	Kingsburg, CA	14.8 mi	B	3