Minden, LA: 4 Health Violations — 93/100 (2026)
2 ZIP codes · 9 water systems · Updated 2026-06-03
Minden's tap water quality puts it in LA's upper tier — health-based violations are rare and the compliance record is consistently above average.
How Minden Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
Minden Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 8 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.001 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $1,150 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 18.15 — above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Minden
Federal drinking water records identify 9 systems in Minden, LA. The leading 3 providers serve the largest share of residential connections, each operating as a separate entity with its own rate authority, infrastructure management, and EPA compliance obligations — so service conditions are not uniform city-wide.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Minden, Louisiana, covering 9 community water systems serving approximately 17,406 people.
2 of 2 ZIP codes (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations documented.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Minden: A (93/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Minden water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0010 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
- Zone 1 (High): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 2 (Moderate): 0 ZIP codes
- Zone 3 (Low): 2 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 3 | 2 |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 3 | 2 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71055 | A | 4 | 2 | Minden Water System |
| 71058 | A | 4 | 2 | Minden Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Minden
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
Updated daily.
CDC Health Data for Minden
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Minden
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Minden: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Low proportionality — that's the Minden picture when remediation costs are placed against typical home equity.
Remediation costs in Minden are relatively low compared to home values. The $700–$1,900 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 31% below the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Minden
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 Minden 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.
Climate-Related Water Risk for Minden
FEMA data shows 50% of Minden's ZIP codes mapped into designated flood zones, paired with an NFIP record of 44 claims. That footprint places local flood exposure in the range where it warrants attention without rising to high-severity planning territory.
Minden has a moderate flood history with 44 FEMA claims averaging $19,376 per payout. 50% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,150</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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