Gonzales, LA: 17 Health Violations - Home Safety 83/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Gonzales: B.
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Unlike many cities its size in LA, Gonzales keeps health-based violation rates low - systems here score at or above the state average for tap water safety, with no systemic concerns flagged in the current data set.
How Gonzales Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
What You Should Know About Gonzales Water
- Your city's water systems recorded 51 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.004 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.11 - above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Gonzales
Gonzales, LA draws its residential water from 3 separate providers among the 5 federally tracked systems. Each operates independently, with its own infrastructure, rate structure, and compliance record.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Gonzales, Louisiana (population ~47,971), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 614,046 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 17 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Gonzales: B (83/100)
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
Gonzales water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 28 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 26 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 18 | 1 |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70737 | B | 51 | 17 | City of Gonzales Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Gonzales
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.
Health Outcomes in Gonzales
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
Top Contaminants in Gonzales Water
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Gonzales Homeowners
Within the Gonzales market, estimated remediation claims a small portion of typical property equity - the financial burden is proportionally low.
Remediation costs in Gonzales are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,000–$2,150 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 48% above the Louisiana average.
Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Gonzales
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 Gonzales 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.
Historical NFIP Claim Context in Gonzales
Historical NFIP data for Gonzales contains 1,920 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $43,991. 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. The <strong>$1,500</strong> 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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