Water Quality: Columbia, LA
4 water systems • 8,787 people served
Multiple Health Violations48
Total Violations
28
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
8,787
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Columbia has 28 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Gross Alpha, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 48 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 8,787 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Gross Alpha
TTHM
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Water Systems Serving Columbia
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEBERT WATER SYSTEM | LA1021006 | Groundwater | 3,048 | 6 |
| EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM | LA1021004 | Groundwater | 2,829 | 30 |
| COLUMBIA HEIGHTS WATER DISTRICT | LA1021003 | Groundwater | 1,965 | 5 |
| COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM | LA1021002 | Groundwater | 945 | 7 |
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.