Water Quality: New Orleans, LA
4 water systems • 387,921 people served
Multiple Health Violations96
Total Violations
26
Health-Based Violations
4
Water Systems
387,921
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
New Orleans has 26 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Contaminant 2920, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli. In total, 96 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 387,921 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Contaminant 2920
Disinfection Byproducts
E. coli
Water Systems Serving New Orleans
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS CARROLLTON WATER WORKS | LA1071009 | Surface Water | 334,903 | 16 |
| NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS | LA1071001 | Surface Water | 52,785 | 13 |
| LAFAYETTE MHP LLC | LA1055015 | Groundwater | 188 | 47 |
| GIVING HOPE RETREAT | LA1103062 | Groundwater | 45 | 20 |
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.