Water Quality in Hammond, LA (70446)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70446.
Active Health Violations
12 health-based violations found in the past 5 years, with at least one still unresolved. Contaminant levels have exceeded federal safety limits. Consider testing your tap water independently.
More violations than 79% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
7,173
Population
16
Water Systems
21
Violations (5yr)
12
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
Tangipahoa Parish Water District
1 health-basedCity Of Hammond Water System
Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision
6 health-basedVillage Guthrie Subdivision
1 health-basedCentral Park Subdivision
4 health-basedForest Glen Sd
All resolvedPonderosa Estates
Southeast Baptist Assembly
Loranger Super Value
Episcopal Conference Ctr A Special Plce
Johns'Curb Market #5
Giacone Meat Plant
Whites Seafood
Wallace Bahms Slaughter
C E Blomquist
Loranger Drive Inn
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Annual water quality report delivery requirement.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2022
How Does This Compare?
Hammond (70446) has more violations than 79% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 21.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 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.