Covington, LA: 8 Health Violations - Home Safety 85/100
3 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Covington: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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Covington, LA carries a grade in ZipCheckup's upper tier; any health-based violations on record should be checked per water system.
How Covington Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Covington Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 21 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.005 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 29% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.78.
Water Systems Serving Covington
Among 9 systems linked to Covington, LA, the 3 biggest by population served appear below.
- B
- B
- A
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in Covington, Louisiana, covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 63,295 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 8 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Covington: A (85/100)
Model 4.0.0 uses four measured components across three equally weighted domains. If a required domain is unavailable, no score is published:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| PFAS MCL Screen | UCMR 5 testing against the covered federal MCLs |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
| Annual AQI | EPA AirData county-year median with at least 90 observed days |
Water Sources
Covington water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0050 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 17 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 11 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 9 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70433 | B | 19 | 7 | City of Covington Water Supply |
| 70435 | A | 12 | 6 | City of Covington Water Supply |
All ZIP Codes in Covington
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
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.
CDC Health Data for Covington
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). County health indicators are shown for context only and are not linked to this area's water records.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Key Contaminants Detected in Covington
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is Covington's Housing Stock?
Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Construction dates in Covington center on a median of 1991, and the Census figures behind it describe when homes were built, not what materials they contain.
Most homes in Covington were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
Covington: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Covington, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Covington can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 86% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Covington
Why children are most at risk: The CDC states that no safe blood lead level in children has been identified. Children under 6 absorb lead more readily than adults, and even low levels can cause developmental delays, learning difficulties, and behavioral problems.
While lead results averaged over Covington ZIP codes come in under 10 micrograms per liter, that figure combines many 90th-percentile values and cannot describe one building, including the 29% of housing that predates 1986.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Covington
Historical NFIP data for Covington contains 3,419 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $36,352. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 33% have an A- or V-family dominant rated zone recorded in those historical claims. This is not a complete current FEMA property-map inventory.
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. The $600 remediation estimate shown here excludes flood insurance and is not derived from NFIP claim count.
Claim count does not establish current property risk. Check the exact address in FEMA's current map and obtain a property-specific insurance quote when relevant.
Source: historical FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claim records. No current FEMA property-map designation is asserted.
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