Water Quality in COVINGTON, LA (70433)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70433.
48
Total Violations
24
Health-Based
24
Monitoring / Reporting
37
Resolved
What does this mean?
37 of 48 violations have been resolved. 24 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 24 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (48 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 24, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 17, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 15, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 15, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 15, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jan 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jan 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jan 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jan 2, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(1)
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(10)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
How Does This Compare?
COVINGTON (70433) has 48 recorded violations, including 24 health-based. 11 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
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