Slidell, LA: 29 Health Violations - Home Safety 88/100
5 ZIP codes · 12 water systems · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Slidell: A.
No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.
Looking at federal monitoring data for Slidell, LA: the city clears benchmarks set under the Safe Drinking Water Act with room to spare - recorded exceedances are rare, and the systems serving local households have not triggered any pattern of repeat deficiencies in recent cycles.
How Slidell Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS
Key Facts for Slidell Residents
- Your city's water systems recorded 79 violations in the past 5 years.
- Average lead level: 0.0023 mg/L.
- Homes built before 1986: 42% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
- Estimated remediation: $2,120 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 13.78 - above typical levels.
Slidell's Water Providers
Residential water in Slidell, LA is supplied by 3 separate utilities - not one centralized authority. Each of those providers operates under its own service territory boundary, maintains its own distribution infrastructure, and files compliance documentation with the EPA on its own timeline. Federal data counts 12 water systems in the area, with these providers collectively accounting for the dominant share of household connections.
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Overview
We track home safety data for 5 ZIP codes in Slidell, Louisiana, covering 12 community water systems serving approximately 94,837 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 3 of 5 ZIP codes.
3 of 3 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 29 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Slidell: A (88/100)
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
Slidell water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Average lead level (90th percentile): 0.0023 mg/L (EPA action level: 0.015 mg/L)
- 0 of 3 ZIP codes 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): 5 ZIP codes
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other | 41 | 3 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 30 | 3 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 28 | 3 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 27 | 3 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 12 | 3 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70458 | B | 57 | 20 | Slidell Water Supply |
| 70461 | A | 21 | 10 | Utilities Inc. - Kingspoint Subdivision |
| 70460 | A | 14 | 8 | Bayou Liberty Water Association |
All ZIP Codes in Slidell
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.
Slidell 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
What's in Slidell's Water?
Based on EPA violation records. Check your ZIP code report for system-specific contaminant data.
Slidell Infrastructure Age
With 42% of homes built before 1986, lead solder in plumbing is a potential concern. The EPA banned lead solder in 1986, but many older homes retain original plumbing.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
Housing Age Profile
Development in Slidell unfolded across multiple decades, and the median build year of 1987 reflects a housing inventory where eras of construction are genuinely mixed - including portions that predate the federal prohibition on lead solder in plumbing.
Most homes in Slidell 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 Slidell
Property equity in Slidell runs well ahead of estimated remediation costs - a cost-to-value ratio that sits in the low tier, meaning documented water and safety issues here are the kind homeowners can plan to address without treating the expense as a significant budget event relative to what their homes are worth.
Remediation costs in Slidell are relatively low compared to home values. The $1,410–$3,360 estimated range is a small fraction of median property value. Home values are 33% above the Louisiana average.
Slidell: Lead Risk & Vulnerable Populations
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.
Locally, 42% of Slidell homes carry interior plumbing from the era when lead solder was still permitted in new builds, and citywide monitoring approaches or crosses the EPA action benchmark. Households can find a draw-test kit and certified filtration through verified retailers.
Sources: EPA Lead and Copper Rule, U.S. Census Bureau ACS, CDC childhood lead poisoning prevention guidelines.
Slidell: NFIP Claim Records and Water-Quality Context
Historical NFIP data for Slidell contains 25,889 flood insurance claims. Among claims with payment data, the average reported building, contents, and ICC component sum is $70,068. 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>$2,120</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.
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