Lafayette, IN Home Safety by Neighborhood - Water Issues Recorded
6 ZIP codes · 38 EPA violations
Data source: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score registry; EPA SDWIS; EPA radon; EPA AirNow
ZipCheckup compares 6 ZIP codes across Lafayette, IN. The area averages a grade C (62/100); 4 ZIP codes carry recorded EPA violations.
Home-safety conditions vary across Lafayette, IN. We compared 6 ZIP codes using the current versioned Home Safety Score. Water compliance remains one component alongside PFAS screening, radon, and annual air quality.
City Overview: Grade C (62/100)
| Grade | Neighborhoods | % |
|---|---|---|
| A | 0 | 0% |
| B | 0 | 0% |
| C | 3 | 75% |
| D | 1 | 25% |
| F | 0 | 0% |
Neighborhood Rankings
Every ZIP code in Lafayette ranked by Home Safety Score:
| Rank | ZIP Code | Score | Grade | Violations | Lead Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47901 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 2 | 47904 | 65 | C | 4 | 0.0010 mg/L |
| 3 | 47909 | 63 | C | 8 | 0.0004 mg/L |
| 4 | 47905 | 53 | D | 22 | 0.0004 mg/L |
| 5 | 47902 | — | — | — | No data |
| 6 | 47903 | — | — | — | No data |
How Neighborhoods Compare
Each ZIP code compared to county and state averages:
- 3 neighborhoods score better than county average
- 1 neighborhoods score worse than county average
EPA Violations
- 38 total violations across Lafayette
- 4 health-based violations
- 4 of 4 directly mapped ZIP records have violations
- 0 of 4 ZIP records with known lead status exceed the EPA action level
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Violations | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | 15 | 4 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | 7 | 2 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | 6 | 1 |
| Total Coliform | 4 | 4 |
| Barium | 2 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Lafayette?
ZIP code 47901 has the highest safety score in Lafayette at 65/100 (grade C). Check the full report for details.
Is Lafayette water safe to drink?
The Home Safety Score is not a drinking-water grade. Across 4 directly mapped ZIP records, 38 EPA violations are recorded; 0 of 4 records with known lead status exceed the action level. Check the specific ZIP and serving system before drawing a property-level conclusion.
Related Pages
Data Sources
- EPA SDWIS
- U.S. Census Bureau
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