CITY REPORT LA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 1

Madisonville, LA: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 92/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Madisonville, LA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Madisonville: A.

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

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

How Madisonville Compares

Madisonville92/100

Louisiana avg92/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 92

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

County Radon Potential (Low)

$391K

Median Home Value

$300

Est. Remediation (0.1% of home value)

What You Should Know About Madisonville Water

Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations since 2021.
Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.007 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 10% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $300 per household.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 13.78.

Who Supplies Your Water in Madisonville

Service in Madisonville, LA can differ by address: 5 water systems are tied to the area in federal records, and the 3 largest are listed with their violation records.

St Tam Parish- Bedico -faubourg-coquille
Serves ~18,372 people

A
City of Covington Water Supply
Serves ~16,185 people 3 violations

A
Utilities Inc. - North Park Water Supply
Serves ~11,298 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Madisonville, Louisiana (population ~17,473), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 51,376 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Madisonville: A (92/100)

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

Madisonville water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0070 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Lead and Copper Rule	Treatment Technique	6	1
Consumer Confidence Rule	Reporting	6	1
Public Notice Rule	Reporting	2	1
Groundwater Rule	Treatment Technique	2	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
70447	A	8	1	St Tam Parish- Bedico -faubourg-coquille

All ZIP Codes in Madisonville

70447 [A] - 8 violations ⚠

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 Madisonville

9.5%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

13.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18%

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 9.5% ↓

Diabetes 13.3% ↑

Mental Health 18% ↑

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

Top Contaminants in Madisonville Water

Lead and Copper Rule 6 violations

Treatment Technique

Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Consumer Confidence Rule 6 violations

Reporting

Public Notice Rule 2 violations

Reporting

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Madisonville

2003

Median Build Year

10%

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

PEX or 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

Remodels change the picture: a 2003 median in Madisonville says nothing about pipes swapped out or repaired since construction.

2003

Median Year Built

10%

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

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (6%) 1970–1986 (4%) Post-1986 (90%)

Most homes in Madisonville 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.

Cost Context: What Remediation Means for Madisonville Homeowners

Compared with typical property prices, the remediation estimate for Madisonville is small in percentage terms - at or under one percent.

Median Home Value

$390,600

Est. Remediation

$300

Remediation as % of home value 0.1%

Estimated remediation costs in Madisonville can be compared with local home values. The $150–$600 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 129% above the Louisiana average.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Madisonville

10%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.007

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.

Roughly 10% of homes in Madisonville were built before 1986, when federal law restricted lead in new plumbing.

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

Historical NFIP Claim Context in Madisonville

1,205

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$34,841

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Madisonville contains 1,205 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $34,841. 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 $300 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 Madisonville, LA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

8 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.007 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

92/100 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 Madisonville, LA?

Madisonville has an average Home Safety Score of 92/100 (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. 8 violations appear 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 Madisonville?

EPA records list 8 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation for Madisonville water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.

Does Madisonville water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Madisonville is 0.007 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 Madisonville compare to Louisiana average?

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

How many water systems serve Madisonville?

Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Madisonville. The related population figure in our data is approximately 17,473 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Madisonville?

Estimated remediation cost per household in Madisonville: $300; modeled range $150 to $600. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.

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