Home hazard report for 95018 — Felton, CA
ZIP 95018 is served by San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist: 1 violation since 2016, latest lead result 2.7 ppb, PFAS 1 detected. Santa Cruz County is in EPA radon zone 2.
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. 1 is still listed as unresolved in EPA records.
90th-percentile lead in the latest round (Jan 2024). Lead comes mostly from household plumbing and service lines, so individual homes can be higher.
PFAS were detected, with PFOA and PFOS below 4.0 ppt (highest not detected).
Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.
FEMA’s overall natural-hazard risk for this census tract, relative to the rest of the U.S.
Active or proposed Superfund (National Priorities List) sites near the center of this ZIP code.
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Where ZIP 95018 is
Dashed: ZIP area · blue: utility service area · scroll or pinch to zoomDrinking water: San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist
Health-based violations
| Contaminant or rule | Health-based violations since 2016 |
|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | 1 |
A health-based violation means a contaminant exceeded its legal limit (MCL) or a required treatment technique was not met, as reported by the state to EPA’s SDWIS. 1 still listed as unresolved (“unaddressed” or “addressed” but not yet returned to compliance); the latest began Oct 2024.
Full record for San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist →
Other systems overlapping this ZIP: Slvwd - Felton Water System.
Lead
90th-percentile lead per sampling round (90% of the homes sampled were at or below this level). Black line: EPA’s 15 ppb action level; under the Lead and Copper Rule Improvements the action level becomes 10 ppb from 2027.
PFAS (“forever chemicals”)
| Compound | Highest result | Samples with detection | EPA limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBS | 3.4 ppt | 1 of 18 | — |
| PFOS | not detected | 0 of 18 | 4 ppt MCL |
| PFHxS | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| PFHpA | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| PFNA | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| PFPeA | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| PFOA | not detected | 0 of 18 | 4 ppt MCL |
| PFBA | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| PFDA | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| PFHxA | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
| HFPO-DA (GenX) | not detected | 0 of 18 | — |
EPA Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5), samples 2023–2025; ppt = parts per trillion (ng/L). The 4.0 ppt maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS were set by EPA in 2024; water systems have until the end of the decade to comply.
Radon in Santa Cruz County
EPA radon zone 2 — moderate potential. Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas from soil and rock, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. EPA recommends fixing a home at 4 pCi/L or above and considering it from 2 pCi/L. A short-term test kit costs about $15–30. How radon zones work →
Natural hazard risk
FEMA rates the overall natural-hazard risk of this neighborhood (census tract) as Very High, with relatively low social vulnerability and relatively moderate community resilience.
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025): expected annual losses from each hazard combined with social vulnerability and community resilience, rated relative to all U.S. census tracts. Hazards not listed are not applicable here. It describes the area, not a single building; flood insurance maps (FEMA FIRMs) decide flood-insurance requirements.
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Superfund sites nearby
| Site | Status | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant) Scotts Valley, California · EPA ID CAD980893234 | Active (final NPL) | 2.8 mi |
EPA Superfund National Priorities List (NPL): the country’s most serious known hazardous-waste sites, each with an EPA cleanup record (linked). Distance is measured from the ZIP center to the site’s reference point; being near a site does not by itself mean exposure — EPA site pages describe what was found and how it is being cleaned up.
What this is — and isn’t. These are records your water utility and state reported to the EPA, and the EPA’s radon map for your county. They describe the system and the area, not the water from your own tap or the air in your home. For that, read your utility’s annual Consumer Confidence Report and test: lead and radon tests are inexpensive.
Questions about 95018
Who supplies drinking water to ZIP 95018?
San Lorenzo Valley Water Dist (EPA ID CA4410014), a surface water (rivers, lakes) system serving about 21,513 people.
Is there lead in Felton, CA tap water?
The utility’s latest 90th-percentile lead result (Jan 2024) was 2.7 ppb; EPA’s action level is 15 ppb, falling to 10 ppb from 2027. Lead mostly comes from service lines and home plumbing, so the only way to know your tap is to test it.
Does Felton, CA water have PFAS?
PFAS were detected, with PFOA and PFOS below 4.0 ppt (highest not detected).
Has the water system in 95018 had violations?
Health-based violations since 2016: Lead and Copper Rule Revisions. 1 is still listed as unresolved in EPA records.
What natural hazards affect ZIP 95018?
FEMA’s National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk here as Very High; the highest-rated hazards are riverine flooding (very high), earthquake (relatively high), landslide (relatively high).
Are there Superfund sites near 95018?
Active or proposed Superfund (National Priorities List) sites near the center of this ZIP code. Sites within 10 miles: Watkins-Johnson Co. (Stewart Division Plant) (2.8 mi, Active (final NPL)).
Is radon a problem in Santa Cruz County?
Santa Cruz County is in EPA radon zone 2 (moderate potential). Predicted average indoor radon between 2 and 4 pCi/L. Test your home; many homes here exceed 4 pCi/L.