Water Quality: Athens, LA
3 water systems • 4,704 people served
Some Concerns17
Total Violations
2
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
4,704
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Athens has 2 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Gross Alpha. In total, 17 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 4,704 people.
Contaminants Found
Gross Alpha
Water Systems Serving Athens
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH CLAIBORNE WATER SYSTEM | LA1027006 | Groundwater | 3,843 | 4 |
| ATHENS WATER SYSTEM | LA1027001 | Groundwater | 486 | 8 |
| LEATHERMAN CREEK WATER SYSTEM | LA1027014 | Groundwater | 375 | 5 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.