Long Beach, CA 90801
Environmental Risk Assessment • Population: 466,742
Risk Factor Breakdown
Air Quality
Air quality is acceptable, but some pollutants may be of concern for sensitive individuals.
Water Quality
Flood Risk
This area faces significant flood risk. Flood insurance is strongly recommended. Have an evacuation plan ready.
Toxic Sites
Very few hazardous waste sites in this area. This is a positive indicator for local environmental health.
Environmental Profile: Long Beach, California
Long Beach, California has moderate air quality with an AQI of 90. Water quality scores 37/100 with 85 health-based violations recorded. The area has 0 toxic release inventory sites. Flood risk is very high based on FEMA disaster history.
What This Means For You
Long Beach has received an overall environmental risk score of 64/100 (Poor). This means that the area has significant environmental challenges that can affect residents' health and quality of life.
The air quality in Long Beach is rated Moderate with an AQI of 90, primarily driven by PM2.5 pollution. Water quality scores 37 out of 100, with 85 reported violations and detected contaminants including PFAS, Chromium-6, Nitrate.
Flood risk is classified as Very High (AE - Coastal High-Risk Flood Zone), and there are 0 Superfund sites and 0 Toxics Release Inventory facilities in the area.
How to Protect Yourself in Long Beach
- ✓Monitor air quality daily via AirNow.gov. AQI levels in Long Beach frequently reach unhealthy ranges.
- ✓Use a HEPA air purifier indoors, especially during high-pollution days.
- ✓Limit strenuous outdoor exercise when AQI exceeds 100.
- ✓Consider installing of a certified water filter. Long Beach water has had 85 violations.
- ✓Have your tap water independently tested, especially for lead if your home has older plumbing.
- ✓Read the annual Consumer Confidence Report from your water utility.
- ✓Purchase flood insurance even if not required — standard homeowner insurance does not cover floods.
- ✓Create an emergency evacuation plan with designated meeting points and essential documents in a go-bag.
- ✓Check your specific property flood zone at msc.fema.gov — Long Beach is in AE - Coastal High-Risk Flood Zone.
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