Monroe, LA: 57 Health Violations - Home Safety 91/100
11 ZIP codes · 7 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Monroe: A.
The model grade is high, but the records on this page include findings worth reviewing.
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Monroe, LA scores in the upper band of the ZipCheckup grade.
How Monroe Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Monroe Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 62 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $900 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.44.
Water Systems Serving Monroe
3 systems shown for Monroe, LA, from 7 on the federal list.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 11 ZIP codes in Monroe, Louisiana, covering 7 community water systems serving approximately 88,011 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 5 of 11 ZIP codes.
5 of 5 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 57 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Monroe: A (91/100)
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
Monroe water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0015 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 5 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
11 of 11 ZIP records with known zones are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 101 | 5 |
| Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 12 | 5 |
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 10 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 8 | 5 |
| Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 5 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71203 | A | 44 | 41 | South Monroe Ws Gowc |
| 71201 | A | 31 | 29 | South Monroe Ws Gowc |
| 71202 | A | 25 | 23 | South Monroe Ws Gowc |
| 71209 | — | 7 | 7 | South Monroe Ws Gowc |
| 71212 | — | 7 | 7 | City of Monroe Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Monroe
- 71201 [A] - 31 violations ⚠
- 71202 [A] - 25 violations ⚠
- 71203 [A] - 44 violations ⚠
- 71207
- 71208
- 71209 - 7 violations ⚠
- 71210
- 71211
- 71212 - 7 violations ⚠
- 71213
- 71217
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 Monroe
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
Key Contaminants Detected in Monroe
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Monroe: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Here the gap between local home values and the estimated repair bill is wide, so the percentage shown below for Monroe stays at or under the 1% mark.
Estimated remediation costs in Monroe can be compared with local home values. The $480–$1,980 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 6% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Monroe
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 Monroe 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 Monroe
Historical NFIP data for Monroe contains 5,586 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $27,572. 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 $900 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 Monroe, LA