Metairie, LA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100
12 ZIP codes · 1 water system · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Metairie: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
For households in Metairie, LA water data shows a consistently above-average safety picture.
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 lead level: 0.0027 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,933 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 14.75 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Metairie
Federal drinking water records identify 1 system operating in Metairie, LA. One of those systems serves the overwhelming majority of residential addresses, concentrating infrastructure management, rate authority, and EPA compliance reporting within a single organization.
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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 lead level (90th percentile): 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). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Metairie: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Equity impact data for Metairie lands in the favorable tier - remediation claims a small slice of what properties here are worth.
Remediation costs in Metairie are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,308–$2,917 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 95% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Metairie
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 Metairie 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 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 <strong>$1,933</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 Metairie, LA