Water Quality Report

Homewood, CA (96141): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 5 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Tahoe City Pud - Main)

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 96141 in Homewood, CA contain 2 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 N/A
Water Quality Concerns 2 non-health-based violation records in EPA data
Lead Risk Below action level 0.0044 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History Claim records 10 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 2 violations (non-health) (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0044 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 2 - county-level radon potential, not a home measurement.
  • Flood 10 cumulative NFIP claim records. Claim evidence is historical, not current map coverage.
Contaminant Summary
Violations on record (not health-based)
2 violations
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
5
Water Systems
5,661
People Served
0
Health Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0044 mg/L
Reported Lead Result1.9× the national median for this measure
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
$1060K
Median Home Value69% above state median ($629K)

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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
96/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
50/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
75/100
Observed

Required domains

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

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

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

Safety & Health (7) HIGH

Your Water System

ZIP code 96141 in Homewood, California is mapped to the water system Tahoe City Pud - Main (EPA ID: CA3110010). This system provides water to approximately 5,661 people from groundwater sources.

There are 5 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Tahoe City Pud - Main CA3110010 5,661 Groundwater
Tahoe City Pud - Mckinney/quail CA3110011 844 Surface water
Mckinney Water District CA3110022 853 Groundwater
Talmont Resort Improvement District CA3110047 300 Groundwater
Tahoe City Pud - Madden Creek CA3110043 300 Groundwater

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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 Tahoe City Pud - Main (CA3110010) 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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Environmental Hazards (11) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) OK
Cost & Community (7) HIGH

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Home & Flood Insurance

The ZIP code for this report in Homewood has 10 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 96141 was built around 1979. 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 Homewood is 1979; 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 96141 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 2 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 96141 (primary system: Tahoe City Pud - Main), 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 96141's water come from?

The recorded water source for Tahoe City Pud - Main, a system mapped to ZIP code 96141, is Groundwater. This system serves approximately 5,661 people.

How can I get my water tested in Homewood?

If Tahoe City Pud - Main 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.

Is lead a concern in 96141 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 96141 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.0044 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 96141?

96141 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 2 (moderate county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Placer 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 96141?

FEMA records contain 10 flood insurance claims filed in ZIP code 96141; 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). Homewood, CA (96141): 2 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/96141/
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Page version: October 2026.

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