Belle Chasse, LA: 30 Health Violations — 58/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
In recent monitoring cycles, Belle Chasse tap water shows a mixed record for LA — several systems have documented violations alongside areas with clean compliance histories.
How Belle Chasse Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Key Facts for Belle Chasse Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 34 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,450 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.1 — above typical levels.
Belle Chasse's Water Providers
Residential addresses in Belle Chasse, LA are served by 3 primary water providers out of 4 systems in federal records. Each system maintains separate infrastructure and files its own EPA compliance reports, so service conditions are not uniform across the city.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Belle Chasse, Louisiana (population ~16,792), covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 32,082 people region-wide.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 30 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Belle Chasse: C (58/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Belle Chasse water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 45 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70037 | D | 17 | 15 | Belle Chasse Water District |
| 70093 | C | 17 | 15 | Belle Chasse Water District |
All ZIP Codes in Belle Chasse
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Belle Chasse Community Health Snapshot
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
What's in Belle Chasse's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Remediation Costs Compare in Belle Chasse
In Belle Chasse, property values comfortably outpace what documented remediation typically costs — the equity share is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Belle Chasse are relatively low compared to home values. The $850–$2,800 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 105% above the Louisiana average.
Belle Chasse: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states there is no safe level of lead exposure for children. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
Lead risk in Belle Chasse appears low overall, but individual homes may differ. Testing is the only way to confirm your water's lead content.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Belle Chasse: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Because Belle Chasse's NFIP claim count reaches 1650 and 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA-designated flood zones, flood exposure here operates differently than it does in lower-claim communities. In areas with isolated flood events, water-quality infrastructure can typically absorb the stress and recover between events. In communities with repeated high-volume flooding, treatment plants face recurring overload conditions, private wells in FEMA-designated zones accumulate repeated infiltration episodes, and distribution systems experience repeated pressure events that can drive backflow. The claim record for this area points to that second category: a flood environment where water infrastructure stress is periodic and documented, not theoretical.
Belle Chasse has a significant flood history with 1,650 FEMA flood insurance claims on record, averaging $19,571 per claim. With 50% of ZIP codes in FEMA-designated flood zones, flood risk is a major concern for homeowners and water quality.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,450</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Belle Chasse
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages — your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) can reduce the most common contaminant found in Belle Chasse's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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