Water Quality: Opelousas, LA
3 water systems • 34,989 people served
Multiple Health Violations48
Total Violations
16
Health-Based Violations
3
Water Systems
34,989
Population Served
Water Quality Summary
Opelousas has 16 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide. In total, 48 violations are on record for 3 water systems serving 34,989 people.
Contaminants Found
Chlorine Dioxide
Water Systems Serving Opelousas
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF OPELOUSAS WATER SYSTEM | LA1097010 | Groundwater | 20,388 | 33 |
| LEWISBURG BELLEVUE WATER SYSTEM | LA1097006 | Groundwater | 8,226 | 5 |
| PLAISANCE WATER SYSTEM | LA1097012 | Groundwater | 6,375 | 10 |
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.