Water Quality in New Orleans, LA (70130)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70130.

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 8 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 72% of US ZIP codes.

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

12,560

Population

13

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

7

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

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

Pno Alabo Street Wharf

Purchased surface water 300 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pno Cruise Terminals

All resolved
Purchased surface water 200 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pno Uptown Facilities

All resolved
Purchased surface water 179 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pno 3401 Jourdan Road

Purchased surface water 175 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pno Louisiana Next Cotton Warehouse

All resolved
Purchased surface water 46 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pno Elaine Street Wharf

Purchased surface water 29 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Pno Gov Nicholls Wharf

Purchased surface water 28 people served
0 violations

Pno Harmony St. Wharf

All resolved
Purchased surface water 26 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Uscg Sta Port Isabel

Groundwater 6 people served
0 violations

Holy Redeemer Retrt Cntr

Unknown 1 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

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

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

New Orleans (70130) has more violations than 72% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 72th 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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