CITY REPORT LA

Weyanoke, LA Home Safety Data by ZIP

1 ZIP code · 0 water systems · Updated

Data: EPA SDWIS

ZIP Codes

Water Systems

N/A

ZIPs with Violations

What You Should Know About Weyanoke Water

Homes built before 1986: 31% - older plumbing may contain lead solder.
CDC health risk index: 14.48 - above typical levels.

Overview

We track home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Weyanoke, Louisiana, covering 0 community water system serving approximately 239 people. The EPA snapshots used for this build directly map water systems to 0 of 1 ZIP codes.

EPA water-system violation data is unavailable in the dataset used for this page for the tracked ZIP codes in Weyanoke.

Lead & Copper

Lead data: not yet available for Weyanoke
Lead action-level status: not available

All ZIP Codes in Weyanoke

70787

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.

Health Outcomes in Weyanoke

9.1%

Asthma (US: 9.8%)

14.6%

Diabetes (US: 10.4%)

16.9%

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 9.1% ↓

Diabetes 14.6% ↑

Mental Health 16.9% ↑

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

Housing & Infrastructure in Weyanoke

1996

Median Build Year

31%

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

Over the decades, Weyanoke accumulated housing from multiple construction periods. The median build year of 1996 places the midpoint of that stock near the 1986 threshold when lead solder in plumbing became federally prohibited - leaving a sizable share of homes on each side of that safety line.

1996

Median Year Built

31%

Pre-1986 (Lead Paint Risk)

Pre-1970 (Lead Pipes Risk)

Pre-1970 (0%) 1970–1986 (31%) Post-1986 (69%)

Most homes in Weyanoke 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.

Lead Exposure Risk for Children in Weyanoke

31%

Homes Built Before 1986

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.

31% of Weyanoke housing dates to the pre-rule era, alongside aggregate readings hovering at the federal action mark - household-level confirmation through a draw-test kit fits the local picture.

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