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Greenwell Springs, LA: 1 Violation - Home Safety 91/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Greenwell Springs, LA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 3 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Greenwell Springs: A.

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

Based on available records, Greenwell Springs, LA holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How Greenwell Springs Compares

Greenwell Springs91/100

Louisiana avg92/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 91

Avg Safety Score

$296K

Median Home Value

Greenwell Springs Water: The Quick Version

Water systems mapped to your city have 1 violation on record since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 40% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.32.

Water Systems Serving Greenwell Springs

3 systems shown for Greenwell Springs, LA, from 3 on the federal list.

Baton Rouge Water Company
Serves ~596,844 people

A
Ward Ii Water District
Serves ~78,147 people

A
City of Denham Springs Water System
Serves ~25,725 people 1 violation

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana (population ~13,714), covering 3 community water systems serving approximately 700,716 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 Greenwell Springs: A (91/100)

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

Greenwell Springs water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
70739	A	1	0	Baton Rouge Water Company

All ZIP Codes in Greenwell Springs

70739 [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.

CDC Health Data for Greenwell Springs

10.3%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.9%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.8%

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 10.3% ↑

Diabetes 13.9% ↑

Mental Health 18.8% ↑

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

Key Contaminants Detected in Greenwell Springs

Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

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

How Old Is Greenwell Springs's Housing Stock?

1997

Median Build Year

40%

Built Before 1986

11%

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

Lead solder was allowed in new plumbing until the 1986 federal restrictions, which is why older homes in Greenwell Springs deserve a closer look; the median build year is 1997.

1997

Median Year Built

40%

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

11%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (11%) 1970–1986 (29%) Post-1986 (60%)

Most homes in Greenwell Springs 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.

Protecting Children from Lead in Greenwell Springs

40%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.001

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.

Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for Greenwell Springs

1,577

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$91,147

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Greenwell Springs contains 1,577 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $91,147. 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 Greenwell Springs, 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

0.001 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

91/100 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 Greenwell Springs, LA?

Greenwell Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100 (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 Greenwell Springs?

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

Does Greenwell Springs water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Greenwell Springs is 0.001 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 Greenwell Springs compare to Louisiana average?

Greenwell Springs has an average Home Safety Score of 91/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 92/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Greenwell Springs?

Our records map 3 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Greenwell Springs. The related population figure in our data is approximately 13,714 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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