Saint Maurice, LA Water Safety: 60/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-07-19
ZipCheckup grade for Saint Maurice: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Recent monitoring in Saint Maurice shows middle-tier safety for LA - some systems are clean; others have logged EPA violations.
How Saint Maurice Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-07-19
Key Facts for Saint Maurice Residents
- Estimated remediation: $1,800 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 15.82 - above typical levels.
Saint Maurice's Water Providers
With one provider handling most of Saint Maurice's residential supply in LA, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
- C
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Saint Maurice, Louisiana, covering 1 community water system serving approximately 642 people.
No EPA violations are recorded for the tracked water systems in Saint Maurice as of the latest reporting period.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Saint Maurice: C (60/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Saint Maurice water systems draw from: Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Saint Maurice
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71471 | C | CLARENCE WATER SYSTEM | 642 |
All ZIP Codes in Saint Maurice
- 71471 [C]
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
Updated daily.
Saint Maurice Community Health Snapshot
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
Saint Maurice: Flood History & Water Damage Risk
Although Saint Maurice's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 1 claim and FEMA maps place 100% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones - a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Saint Maurice has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claim. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
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. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$1,800</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones - over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
What You Can Do in Saint Maurice
- 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. An NSF-certified pitcher or under-sink filter removes most common contaminants.
- Check your home's plumbing. Homes built before 1986 may have lead solder in pipes. A licensed plumber can assess your risk.
Deep Dive Reports
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