Health Violations Found

Orick, CA (95555): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data for Willow Creek C.s.d.

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

Willow Creek C.s.d. (1)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 95555 in Orick, CA contain 3 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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Safety Score N/A

Water Quality Issues 1 health-based violation

Lead Risk Below action level Below the reporting limit, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2020-12-31

NFIP Claim History Claim records 5 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 2 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.
Flood 5 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.

Contaminant Summary

Health Violations

3 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

Water System

1,298

People Served

Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0

Surface water

Water Source

Zone 3

County Radon Potential · Low

$400K

Median Home Value36% below state median ($629K)

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Although the dataset for Orick (95555) is limited in scope, one critical condition stands as the only elevated finding on record.

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: Score unavailable

Required evidence is missing. Missing values remain unknown and are not imputed or renormalized.

Canonical components

EPA water compliance

68/100

Observed

PFAS MCL screen

Unknown

Evidence missing

EPA radon zone

100/100

Observed

Annual EPA AirData AQI

100/100

Observed

Required domains

Drinking water

Unknown

Indoor environment

100/100

Outdoor environment

100/100

Coverage: 3 of 4 components and 2 of 3 domains observed.

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

Safety & Health (7) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 95555 in Orick, California is mapped to the water system Willow Creek C.s.d. (EPA ID: CA1210015). This system provides water to approximately 1,298 people from surface water sources.

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Nearby Water Quality Reports

95548 (Klamath) - 15 mi
95570 (Trinidad) - 22 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
95556 (Orleans) - 26 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
95546 (Hoopa) - 28 mi - 3 violations recorded for mapped water systems
95519 (Mckinleyville) - 29 mi - 2 violations recorded for mapped water systems
95532 (Crescent City) - 29 mi
95531 (Crescent City) - 30 mi - 7 violations recorded for mapped water systems
95525 (Blue Lake) - 30 mi - 1 violation recorded for mapped water systems
95568 (Somes Bar) - 30 mi
95521 (Arcata) - 34 mi - 1 violation 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 Willow Creek C.s.d. (CA1210015) on EPA.gov.

5 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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Environmental Hazards (11) HIGH

Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE

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Cost & Community (8) HIGH

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Protect Your Home in Orick

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Orick has 5 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 95555 was built around 1952. 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 Orick is 1952; 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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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 95555 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 95555 (primary system: Willow Creek C.s.d.), 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 95555's water come from?

The recorded water source for Willow Creek C.s.d., a system mapped to ZIP code 95555, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 1,298 people.

How can I get my water tested in Orick?

If Willow Creek C.s.d. 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 95555?

95555 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Humboldt 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 95555?

FEMA records contain 5 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 95555; 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). Orick, CA (95555): 1 Health-Based Violation Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/95555/

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Page version: October 2026.

Nearby ZIP Code Reports

Water quality comparison for ZIP codes near 95555

ZIP Code	City, State	Distance	Grade	Violations
95548	Klamath, CA	15.3 mi	N/A	0
95570	Trinidad, CA	21.5 mi	N/A	1
95556	Orleans, CA	25.7 mi	N/A	3
95546	Hoopa, CA	28.3 mi	A	3
95519	Mckinleyville, CA	28.7 mi	A	2
95532	Crescent City, CA	28.8 mi	N/A	0
95531	Crescent City, CA	29.6 mi	A	7
95525	Blue Lake, CA	30.1 mi	A	1
95568	Somes Bar, CA	30.2 mi	N/A	0
95521	Arcata, CA	33.6 mi	A	1