Water Quality in Belle Chasse, LA (70037)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70037.

Past Health-Based Violations

23 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 4 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 83% of US ZIP codes.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

16,639

Population

6

Water Systems

27

Violations (5yr)

23

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (6)

Belle Chasse Water District

Surface water 19,644 people served
0 violations

Port Sulphur Water District

19 health-based
Surface water 10,308 people served
21 violations (5yr) · 19 health-based · All resolved

Plaquemine Parish Water Works

Surface water 3,092 people served
0 violations

Dalcour Waterworks District

Surface water 1,248 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pointe A La Hache Water System

4 health-based
Surface water 882 people served
5 violations (5yr) · 4 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Woodland Industrial Park Water System

All resolved
Purchased surface water 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 3 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
15 violations
All resolved
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
4 violations
All resolved
CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Belle Chasse (70037) has more violations than 83% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 27.

Fewer violations 83th percentile More violations

Recommended Water Filters

Based on health-based violations detected in your area, these filter types are commonly used to address similar contaminants. Consult your water utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current data.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 certified

Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove. This is general educational information, not an endorsement of any specific product.

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