CITY REPORT LA HEALTH VIOLATIONS: 3

Port Allen, LA: 3 Health Violations - Home Safety 85/100

1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Port Allen: A.

Checked records flag no major concern; missing data is unknown.

In ZipCheckup's scoring, Port Allen, LA lands in the A-B grade tier.

How Port Allen Compares

Port Allen85/100
Louisiana avg92/100
National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

1
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems
1
ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations
A · 85
Avg Safety Score
Zone 3
County Radon Potential (Low)
$197K
Median Home Value
$600
Est. Remediation (0.3% of home value)

Port Allen Water: The Quick Version

  • Your city's water systems recorded 10 violations since 2021.
  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.001 mg/L.
  • Homes built before 1986: 54% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
  • Estimated remediation: $600 per household.
  • Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 14.39.

Water Systems Serving Port Allen

When a city is linked to 5 water systems, as Port Allen, LA is in federal records, water in one neighborhood may come from a different system than in another. The 3 systems with the largest reported populations are shown below, and their compliance records are kept separately, so a violation logged for one does not describe the others.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Port Allen, Louisiana (population ~15,116), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 30,651 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

1 of 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 3 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Port Allen: A (85/100)

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

Port Allen water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

  • Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0010 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

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is 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
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Treatment Technique 8 1
Consumer Confidence Rule Reporting 6 1
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Technique 2 1
Public Notice Rule Reporting 2 1
Groundwater Rule Treatment Technique 2 1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code Safety Score Violations Health-Based System
70767 A 10 3 Wbr Public Utilities

All ZIP Codes in Port Allen

  • 70767 [A] - 10 violations ⚠

Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

CDC Health Data for Port Allen

10.4%
Asthma (US: 9.8%)
14%
Diabetes (US: 10.4%)
18.9%
Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

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

Asthma 10.4% ↑
Diabetes 14% ↑
Mental Health 18.9% ↑

Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national

Key Contaminants Detected in Port Allen

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions 8 violations
Treatment Technique
Consumer Confidence Rule 6 violations
Reporting
Lead and Copper Rule 2 violations
Treatment Technique
Developmental delays in children, kidney damage

Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.

How Old Is Port Allen's Housing Stock?

1986
Median Build Year
54%
Built Before 1986
31%
Built Before 1970
Copper
Likely Pipe Material

With 54% 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

Ask the water utility whether your address in Port Allen has a lead service line; its inventory can answer what a median build year of 1986 cannot.

1986
Median Year Built
54%
Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)
31%
Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)
Pre-1970 (31%) 1970–1986 (23%) Post-1986 (46%)

Over half of homes in Port Allen 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.

Port Allen: Remediation Cost in Perspective

Relative to home values, Port Allen remediation estimates run low.

Median Home Value
$197,100
Est. Remediation
$600
Remediation as % of home value 0.3%

Estimated remediation costs in Port Allen 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 16% above the Louisiana average.

Protecting Children from Lead in Port Allen

54%
Homes Built Before 1986
0.001
mg/L average of reported water-system 90th-percentile lead results (the 0.015 action level applies to each system's result, not to this average)

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 Port Allen

152
Total FEMA Flood Claims
$25,119
Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data
0%
A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Port Allen contains 152 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $25,119. Among ZIP codes with claim records, 0% 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 Port Allen, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Port Allen, LA?
Port Allen has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100 (Grade A) under ZipCheckup model 4.0.0, an area-level model that draws on EPA water compliance records, PFAS screening, EPA radon zones, and annual EPA air quality data; see the methodology page for how inputs and coverage are handled. 10 violations appear in EPA records for water systems mapped to these ZIP codes. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.
How many violations are on record for water systems serving Port Allen?
EPA records list 10 EPA violations, including 3 health-based violations for Port Allen water systems. These water-system violations are shown for 1 mapped ZIP code.
Does Port Allen water have lead?
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Port Allen is 0.001 mg/L. The EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to each water system's own 90th percentile, not to this average. EPA's health goal for lead is zero. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.
How does Port Allen compare to Louisiana average?
Port Allen has an average Home Safety Score of 85/100, which is below the Louisiana state average of 92/100 for the same model series.
How many water systems serve Port Allen?
Our records map 5 water systems to 1 ZIP code in Port Allen. The related population figure in our data is approximately 15,116 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.
How much does it cost to fix water issues in Port Allen?
Estimated remediation cost per household in Port Allen: $600; modeled range $300 to $1,500. Estimated costs may include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, or flood protection where applicable.
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