CITY REPORT LA 1 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Saint Amant, LA: 1 Health Violation - Home Safety 98/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Saint Amant, LA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 5 water systems · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Saint Amant: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

How does Saint Amant tap water hold up under EPA scrutiny? Above average for LA - documented violations are uncommon and the safety grade reflects a clean overall record.

How Saint Amant Compares

Saint Amant98/100

Louisiana avg92/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs with Violations

A · 98

Avg Safety Score

Zone 3

Radon Risk (Low)

$244K

Median Home Value

$2,800

Est. Remediation (1.1% of home value)

Key Facts for Saint Amant Residents

Your city's water systems recorded 5 violations in the past 5 years.
Average lead level: 0.0032 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 29% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Estimated remediation: $2,800 per household.
CDC health risk index: 13.11 - above typical levels.

Saint Amant's Water Providers

Saint Amant, LA is covered by 3 major water utilities out of 5 federally tracked systems, each managing its own pipes, treatment processes, and EPA filings. What a household gets from the tap depends on which provider's system serves that address.

City of Gonzales Water System
Serves ~16,806 people 1 violation

A
Diversion Water- Water Front West
Serves ~1,548 people

A
Diversion Water River Highlands
Serves ~1,356 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint Amant, Louisiana (population ~10,093), covering 5 community water systems serving approximately 20,292 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. 1 health-based violation appear in the available health breakdown.

Home Safety Score

Average Home Safety Score for Saint Amant: A (98/100)

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

Saint Amant water systems draw from: Groundwater.

Lead & Copper

Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0032 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)

Top Contaminants

Contaminant	Category	Violations	ZIPs Affected
Surface Water Treatment Rule	Treatment Technique	6	1
Stage 2 DBP Rule	Treatment Technique	4	1

Areas with Most Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Violations	Health-Based	System
70774	A	5	1	City of Gonzales Water System

All ZIP Codes in Saint Amant

70774 [A] - 5 violations ⚠

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.

Saint Amant Community Health Snapshot

9.7%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

12.2%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

18.7%

Poor Mental Health (US: 14.8%)

Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.

Compared to National Average

Asthma 9.7% ↓

Diabetes 12.2% ↑

Mental Health 18.7% ↑

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

What's in Saint Amant's Water?

Surface Water Treatment Rule 6 violations

Treatment Technique

Pathogens may not be adequately removed

Stage 2 DBP Rule 4 violations

Treatment Technique

Disinfection byproduct exposure risk

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

Saint Amant Infrastructure Age

1992

Median Build Year

29%

Built Before 1986

Built Before 1970

Copper

Likely Pipe Material

Housing age data helps assess potential lead pipe and infrastructure risks. Newer housing stock generally means lower plumbing-related contamination risk.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).

Housing Age Profile

Although a small portion of Saint Amant's homes predate 1986, the median build year of 1992 indicates the majority of the city's residential plumbing was installed after lead solder was banned - which tends to reduce the plumbing-related component of lead exposure at the household level.

1992

Median Year Built

29%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (7%) 1970–1986 (22%) Post-1986 (71%)

Most homes in Saint Amant were built after 1986, reducing the risk of lead contamination from plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

How Remediation Costs Compare in Saint Amant

Viewed from a financial planning lens, Saint Amant sits in the moderate remediation-share tier - the equity impact of addressing documented issues is real, and deliberate preparation separates smooth outcomes from disruptive ones for most homeowners.

Median Home Value

$243,600

Est. Remediation

$2,800

Remediation as % of home value 1.1%

Remediation costs are moderate relative to home values in Saint Amant. The estimated $1,950–$4,600 range is manageable for most homeowners but still worth budgeting for. Home values are 43% above the Louisiana average.

Saint Amant: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations

29%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0032

mg/L Avg Lead (Limit: 0.015)

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.

Whenever aggregate samples pass the federal action benchmark and pre-rule housing - 29% in Saint Amant - represents a smaller fraction, lead occupies a lower priority on the local picture.

Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.

Saint Amant: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context

1,706

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$89,250

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Saint Amant contains 1,706 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $89,250. 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>$2,800</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.

Deep Dive Reports

Detailed analysis for Saint Amant, LA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

5 EPA violations

⚠️

Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0032 mg/L avg lead

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Flood Risk

NFIP claim history, recorded rated-zone context, and FEMA property-map guidance

1 monitored ZIP code

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Air Quality

AQI data, wildfire smoke risk, mold risk, and health tips

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Home Safety

Composite safety score, remediation costs, equity trap analysis

98/100 safety score

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Infrastructure

Water system age, source indicators, and CO/gas safety

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Home Safety Score mean for Saint Amant, LA?

Saint Amant has an average Home Safety Score of 98/100 (Grade A) under model 4.0.0. The score combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AQI, and is published only when all required domains are observed. 5 EPA violations have been recorded. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

How many water violations does Saint Amant have?

Saint Amant water systems have a total of 5 EPA violations, including 1 health-based violation. Violations are tracked across 1 ZIP code.

Does Saint Amant water have lead?

The average 90th-percentile lead level in Saint Amant is 0.0032 mg/L. This is below the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. Lead levels can vary by home - testing is recommended especially in older properties.

How does Saint Amant compare to Louisiana average?

Saint Amant has an average Home Safety Score of 98/100, which is above the Louisiana state average of 92/100 for the same model series.

How many water systems serve Saint Amant?

Saint Amant is served by 5 public water systems across 1 ZIP code, serving approximately 10,093 people.

How much does it cost to fix water issues in Saint Amant?

Estimated remediation costs in Saint Amant average $2,800 per household, ranging from $1,950 to $4,600. Costs include filtration, pipe replacement, radon mitigation, and flood protection.

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