Water Quality in New Orleans, LA (70124)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70124.

Past Health-Based Violations

7 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 68% of US ZIP codes.

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

21,778

Population

5

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (5)

New Orleans Carrollton Water Works

1 health-based
Surface water 334,903 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

New Orleans Algiers Water Works

6 health-based
Surface water 52,785 people served
7 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based · All resolved

District 1 Test System

Surface water 20,000 people served
0 violations

Time Saver #154

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Social Security Administration Bldg. W.S

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

CARBON, TOTALHealth-Based
7 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
Revised Total Coliform RuleMonitoring

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

How Does This Compare?

New Orleans (70124) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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