Lpwdn Carmel Drive
EPA ID: LA1055198 · 576 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lpwdn Carmel Drive (LA1055198): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Lpwdn Carmel Drive has stayed completely violation-free for its 576 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lpwdn Carmel Drive Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Lpwdn Carmel Drive serves a community with a median household income of $31,723 and an estimated 26,956 residents across its service area. Approximately 77% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lpwdn Carmel Drive's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Lpwdn Carmel Drive (EPA ID: LA1055198) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 576 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 70501 in Lafayette.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (100/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.
Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by LA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 70501 - Lafayette
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lpwdn Carmel Drive (LA1055198) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lpwdn Carmel Drive water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lpwdn Carmel Drive in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.
How many people does Lpwdn Carmel Drive serve?
Lpwdn Carmel Drive serves approximately 576 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Lpwdn Carmel Drive get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lpwdn Carmel Drive Water Quality Report, LA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1055198/
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