Lafayette, LA: 13 Health Violations - Home Safety 95/100
14 ZIP codes · 16 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Lafayette: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
Your top priority: match a filter's certification to the violations (13 health-based violations). NSF certified filters →
Tap water system records for Lafayette, LA support a high grade on this site; review your own system's entries for specifics.
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 since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.68.
Water Systems Serving Lafayette
Service in Lafayette, LA can differ by address: 16 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.
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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 of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 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
14 of 14 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 | 13 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 3 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 7 | 3 |
| Chlorine | Disinfectant | 6 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 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). 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 Lafayette
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Lafayette: Remediation Cost in Perspective
In Lafayette, estimated remediation comes to 1% or less of the median home value.
Estimated remediation costs in Lafayette 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 27% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Lafayette
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.
Available area-level lead records for Lafayette do not determine the lead level at an individual tap. 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 $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.
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Lafayette, LA