Water Quality in KENTWOOD, LA (70444)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70444.
70
Total Violations
45
Health-Based
25
Monitoring / Reporting
49
Resolved
What does this mean?
49 of 70 violations have been resolved. 45 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 25 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 (70 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 16, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(8)
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Public Notice
75
2024(15)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Public Notice
75
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
KENTWOOD (70444) has 70 recorded violations, including 45 health-based. 21 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.
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