New Iberia, LA - Home Safety Score unavailable
3 ZIP codes · 6 water systems · Updated
Data: EPA SDWIS
New Iberia Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 24 violations since 2021.
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0055 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 55% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
- Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 16.32.
Water Systems Serving New Iberia
More than one public water system is linked to New Iberia, LA: federal records tie 6 systems to the area, and the 3 with the largest reported service populations are shown below. Which of them supplies a particular address depends on where the property sits, and a water bill or the utility can confirm it.
Overview
We track home safety data for 3 ZIP codes in New Iberia, Louisiana (population ~57,536), covering 6 community water systems serving approximately 90,735 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 2 of 3 ZIP codes.
2 of 2 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 16 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Water Sources
New Iberia water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0055 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 2 ZIP codes with known status exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
3 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Treatment Technique | 26 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 5 | 2 |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Reporting | 5 | 2 |
| Lead and Copper Rule Revisions | Treatment Technique | 4 | 2 |
| Public Notice Rule | Reporting | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70560 | — | 18 | 11 | Lawco - New Iberia Water System |
| 70563 | — | 8 | 5 | Lawco - New Iberia Water System |
All ZIP Codes in New Iberia
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 New Iberia
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 New Iberia
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
How Old Is New Iberia's Housing Stock?
With 55% 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
Plumbing risk in older housing is tied to the period before 1986, when lead pipes and lead solder were still permitted in new plumbing. New Iberia's median build year is 1987, and properties from before that year might still contain lead-bearing joints or pipes. Much of that risk sits inside individual properties, which city-level water quality averages don't capture.
Over half of homes in New Iberia were built before 1986, when federal law began restricting lead solder in drinking-water plumbing. Older plumbing may leach lead into drinking water, especially with corrosive water chemistry.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.
New Iberia: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Estimated remediation for New Iberia is a small fraction of median property value - one percent or less - though the ratio does not describe any single household.
Estimated remediation costs in New Iberia can be compared with local home values. The $300–$1,500 estimated range can be set against the median property value; actual costs vary by home. Home values are 12% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in New Iberia
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.
Historical Flood-Claim Evidence for New Iberia
Historical NFIP data for New Iberia contains 2,422 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $34,973. 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 $600 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 New Iberia, LA