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Darrow, LA: 1 Violation - Home Safety 100/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Darrow, LA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 2 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Darrow: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

Across Darrow, LA, the overall grade falls in the upper range - a summary score, not a measurement taken at any single tap.

How Darrow Compares

Darrow100/100

Louisiana avg92/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 100

Avg Safety Score

Key Facts for Darrow Residents

Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.004 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 32% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.11.

Darrow's Water Providers

Sorted by reported population served, the top 2 of 2 public water systems mapped to Darrow, LA appear below, each with its own federal compliance record.

City of Gonzales Water System
Serves ~16,806 people 1 violation

A
Ascension Parish Water Works District 2
Serves ~1,353 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Darrow, Louisiana (population ~995), covering 2 community water systems serving approximately 18,159 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Darrow: A (100/100)

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

Darrow water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0040 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
70725	A	1	0	Ascension Parish Water Works District 2

All ZIP Codes in Darrow

70725 [A] - 1 violation

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.

Darrow Community Health Snapshot

9.7%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.7%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 9.7% ↓

Diabetes 12.2% ↑

Mental Health 18.7% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

What's in Darrow's Water?

Consumer Confidence Rule 2 violations

Reporting

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

Darrow Infrastructure Age

1997

Median Build Year

32%

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

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

Darrow's housing spans eras before and after 1986; its median build year is 1997.

1997

Median Year Built

32%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (9%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (68%)

Most homes in Darrow 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.

Darrow: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

32%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.004

mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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.

If you have young children or are pregnant, consider testing your home's water - especially if your home was built before 1986.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Darrow: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$28,813

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Darrow contains 41 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $28,813. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 100% 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.

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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Darrow, LA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

1 EPA violation

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.004 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

1 tracked ZIP code

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

100/100 model indicator score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Darrow, LA?

Darrow has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 1 violation appears in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many violations are on record for water systems serving Darrow?

EPA records list 1 EPA violation for Darrow water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Darrow water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Darrow is 0.004 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Darrow compare to Louisiana average?

Darrow has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100, which is at or above the Louisiana state average of 92/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Darrow?

Our records map 2 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Darrow. The related population figure in our data is approximately 995 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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