Water Quality in COVINGTON, LA (70434)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70434.
30
Total Violations
18
Health-Based
12
Monitoring / Reporting
22
Resolved
What does this mean?
22 of 30 violations have been resolved. 18 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 12 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 (30 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 21, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 21, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Mar 10, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 29, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 29, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 29, 2024 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(5)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2024(7)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
COVINGTON (70434) has 30 recorded violations, including 18 health-based. 8 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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