Water Quality in PONCHATOULA, LA (70454)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70454.
23
Total Violations
11
Health-Based
12
Monitoring / Reporting
17
Resolved
What does this mean?
17 of 23 violations have been resolved. 11 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 (23 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Feb 21, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 7, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Nov 27, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2024(7)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
How Does This Compare?
PONCHATOULA (70454) has 23 recorded violations, including 11 health-based. 6 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
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