Lafayette, LA: 13 Health Violations - Home Safety 95/100
14 ZIP codes · 16 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lafayette: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Water utilities in Lafayette have maintained a consistent compliance record over recent monitoring periods - the city's above-average grade in LA reflects low violation rates and no systemic health concerns flagged in current data.
How Lafayette Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Lafayette, LA
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Score Distribution
Distribution of Home Safety grades across Lafayette.
Lafayette Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 28 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,545 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.68 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Lafayette
In Lafayette, LA, residential water supply is distributed across multiple utilities rather than concentrated in one. The 3 leading providers out of 16 tracked systems each control their own infrastructure, file separate EPA compliance reports, and set independent rate schedules.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 14 ZIP codes in Lafayette, Louisiana (population ~155,968), covering 16 community water systems serving approximately 254,885 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 14 ZIP codes.
3 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (60%) have recorded EPA violations. 13 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Lafayette: A (95/100)
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
Lafayette water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes 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): 14 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 13 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 7 | 3 |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Microbiological | 6 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70508 | A | 12 | 5 | Milton Purchase Water System |
| 70506 | A | 9 | 5 | City of Scott Water System |
| 70507 | A | 9 | 4 | Lafayette Utilities Water System |
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70501 | A | Lpwdn Carmel Drive | 576 |
| 70503 | A | Lpwdn South Region | 4,032 |
All ZIP Codes in Lafayette
- 70500
- 70501 [A]
- 70502
- 70503 [A]
- 70504
- 70505
- 70506 [A] - 9 violations ⚠
- 70507 [A] - 9 violations ⚠
- 70508 [A] - 12 violations ⚠
- 70509
- 70593
- 70595
- 70596
- 70598
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 Lafayette
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Lafayette
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lafayette: Remediation Cost in Perspective
How much of a Lafayette home's value does documented remediation represent? A small fraction - the equity share here is in the low tier, and from a household financial perspective, most property owners are considering a commitment that fits comfortably within standard planning rather than a decision that rises to the level of a material budget event or significant equity consideration.
Remediation costs in Lafayette are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,055–$2,327 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 27% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Lafayette
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 Lafayette 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 Flood-Claim Evidence for Lafayette
Historical NFIP data for Lafayette contains 3,987 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $53,020. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 70% 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>$1,545</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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lafayette, LA