Plaquemine, LA: 18 Health Violations - Home Safety 67/100
2 ZIP codes · 5 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Plaquemine: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Your top priority: consider a certified water filter (18 health violations on record). NSF certified filters →
Plaquemine shows moderate tap water quality for LA - some areas carry documented EPA violations while others meet standards without issues.
How Plaquemine Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Plaquemine Water: The Quick Version
- Your city's water systems recorded 27 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.002 mg/L.
- Estimated remediation: $2,400 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.72 - above typical levels.
Water Systems Serving Plaquemine
Residential water service in Plaquemine, LA is divided among 3 separate utilities, drawn from 5 systems on file with federal regulators.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 2 ZIP codes in Plaquemine, Louisiana (population ~15,046), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 39,459 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 2 ZIP codes.
1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 18 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Plaquemine: C (67/100)
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
Plaquemine water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0020 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 1 ZIP code with known status 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fecal Coliform | Microbiological | 12 | 1 |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 10 | 1 |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 8 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 6 | 1 |
| Contaminant 1009 | Other | 4 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70764 | C | 27 | 18 | City of Plaquemine Water System |
All ZIP Codes in Plaquemine
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 Plaquemine
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 Plaquemine
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Plaquemine: Remediation Cost in Perspective
Given current Plaquemine property values, the remediation share falls in the moderate tier - an indicator that the household financial perspective here calls for advance planning rather than dismissal, with most homeowners positioned to address documented issues through deliberate budgeting rather than needing to treat remediation as a significant equity event or financial emergency.
Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Plaquemine. The estimated $1,500–$4,100 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 2% above the Louisiana average.
Protecting Children from Lead in Plaquemine
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 Plaquemine 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 Plaquemine
Historical NFIP data for Plaquemine contains 407 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $15,224. 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 <strong>$2,400</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.
What You Can Do in Plaquemine
- Test your water at home. City-level data shows averages - your tap may differ. NSF-certified test kits cost $20-40 and give results in days.
- Install a certified water filter. Filters rated for Fecal Coliform can reduce the most common contaminant found in Plaquemine's water.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
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