CITY REPORT LA

Meraux, LA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Meraux, LA
Creator: ZipCheckup
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Meraux: A.

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

In the dataset behind this page, Meraux, LA receives one of the two highest grades; read the compliance history system by system for details.

How Meraux Compares

Meraux100/100

Louisiana avg92/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 100

Avg Safety Score

$226K

Median Home Value

Key Facts for Meraux Residents

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 43% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.43.

Meraux's Water Providers

Which water system serves a particular address in Meraux, LA? The water bill or the utility can confirm it; the list here shows one system, and federal data link 1 in total.

St Bernard Parish Waterworks
Serves ~44,783 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Meraux, Louisiana (population ~5,349), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 44,783 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Meraux: A (100/100)

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

Meraux water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
70075	A	St Bernard Parish Waterworks	44,783

All ZIP Codes in Meraux

70075 [A]

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.

Meraux Community Health Snapshot

10.6%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

20.8%

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 10.6% ↑

Diabetes 15.3% ↑

Mental Health 20.8% ↑

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

Meraux Infrastructure Age

1981

Median Build Year

43%

Built Before 1986

11%

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

With 43% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. Federal law banned lead solder in drinking-water plumbing in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Homes on the same street in Meraux can differ: one may keep original pre-1986 plumbing while another has been replumbed, so the 1981 median is only a starting point.

1981

Median Year Built

43%

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

11%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (11%) 1970–1986 (32%) Post-1986 (57%)

Most homes in Meraux 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.

Meraux: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

43%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0024

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.

Meraux: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

2,586

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$143,789

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Meraux contains 2,586 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $143,789. 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 Meraux, LA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0024 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

100/100 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 Meraux, LA?

Meraux has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (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. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

Does Meraux water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Meraux is 0.0024 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 Meraux compare to Louisiana average?

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

How many water systems serve Meraux?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Meraux. The related population figure in our data is approximately 5,349 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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