CITY REPORT LA

Saint Bernard, LA Home Safety: Home Safety 100/100

Name: Water Quality Data for Saint Bernard, LA
Creator: ZipCheckup
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1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Saint Bernard: A.

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

Based on available records, Saint Bernard, LA holds an A or B ZipCheckup grade.

How Saint Bernard Compares

Saint Bernard100/100

Louisiana avg92/100

National avg73/100

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

ZIPs Linked to Systems with Violations

A · 100

Avg Safety Score

$150K

Median Home Value

Saint Bernard Water: The Quick Version

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L.
Homes built before 1986: 37% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
Health risk index (ZipCheckup composite of CDC data): 15.43.

Water Systems Serving Saint Bernard

Listed supplier for Saint Bernard, LA: one system, of 1 on federal record.

St Bernard Parish Waterworks
Serves ~44,783 people

A

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint Bernard, Louisiana (population ~4,952), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 44,783 people region-wide. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 1 of 1 ZIP codes.

The available EPA record reports 0 violations for 1 ZIP code with a reported violation count.

Home Safety Score

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

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 Bernard water systems draw from: Surface water.

Lead & Copper

Average of reported 90th-percentile lead results: 0.0024 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
0 of 1 ZIP code with known status exceed the EPA lead action level

Areas with No Violations

ZIP Code	Safety Score	System	Population
70085	A	St Bernard Parish Waterworks	44,783

All ZIP Codes in Saint Bernard

70085 [A]

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 Saint Bernard

10.6%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

15.3%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

20.8%

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 10.6% ↑

Diabetes 15.3% ↑

Mental Health 20.8% ↑

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

How Old Is Saint Bernard's Housing Stock?

1994

Median Build Year

37%

Built Before 1986

16%

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

1994 is the median build year in Saint Bernard, and the age breakdown below shows how much of the housing predates 1986.

1994

Median Year Built

37%

Pre-1986 (lead solder era; lead paint banned 1978)

16%

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (16%) 1970–1986 (21%) Post-1986 (63%)

Most homes in Saint Bernard were built after 1986; lead exposure at a tap still depends on its service line and plumbing. Older homes should still be tested.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034.

Protecting Children from Lead in Saint Bernard

37%

Homes Built Before 1986

0.0024

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 Saint Bernard

2,367

Total FEMA Flood Claims

$70,605

Avg Reported Sum With Payment Data

100%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Historical NFIP data for Saint Bernard contains 2,367 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $70,605. 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.

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 Bernard, LA

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Water Quality

EPA violations, contaminant data, and water system grades

0 EPA violations

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Lead Risk

Lead levels, housing age, and pipe risk assessment

0.0024 mg/L average of reported 90th-percentile lead results

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Flood Risk

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

1 tracked 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

100/100 model indicator 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 Bernard, LA?

Saint Bernard has an average Home Safety Score of 100/100 (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. The available EPA record reports no violations for ZIP codes with reported counts. Check individual ZIP code reports for component details.

Does Saint Bernard water have lead?

The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Saint Bernard is 0.0024 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 Saint Bernard compare to Louisiana average?

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

How many water systems serve Saint Bernard?

Our records map 1 water system to 1 ZIP code in Saint Bernard. The related population figure in our data is approximately 4,952 people; it is not a count of people served citywide.

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