Metairie, LA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100
12 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Metairie: A.
Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.
Based on available records, Metairie, LA holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.
How Metairie Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Water Quality Map: Metairie, 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 Metairie.
Metairie Water: The Quick Version
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $500 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.75.
Water Systems Serving Metairie
Because water system records on this page are matched to Metairie, LA through ZIP codes rather than street addresses, the single system in the list below reflects that matching, while federal data connect 1 to the area overall. Anyone unsure which utility supplies a home can check the water bill or contact the utility directly.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 12 ZIP codes in Metairie, Louisiana (population ~137,417), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 275,163 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 12 ZIP codes.
The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Metairie: 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
Metairie water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0027 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70001 | A | E Jefferson Ww District 1 | 275,163 |
| 70002 | A | E Jefferson Ww District 1 | 275,163 |
| 70003 | A | E Jefferson Ww District 1 | 275,163 |
| 70005 | A | E Jefferson Ww District 1 | 275,163 |
| 70006 | A | E Jefferson Ww District 1 | 275,163 |
All ZIP Codes in Metairie
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 Metairie
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
Metairie: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Metairie stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Metairie can be compared with local home values. The $300–$800 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 95% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Metairie
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 Metairie 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 Metairie
Historical NFIP data for Metairie contains 46,998 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $53,420. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 67% 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 $500 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 Metairie, LA