Water Quality in LAFAYETTE, LA (70503)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70503.
15
Total Violations
0
Health-Based
15
Monitoring / Reporting
14
Resolved
What does this mean?
14 of 15 violations have been resolved. None of these are health-based violations — no contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 15 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 (15 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 1, 2023 | Active | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 10, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Apr 10, 2022 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2023(3)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
Consumer Confidence Rule
71
2022(6)
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Lead and Copper Rule
52
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
LAFAYETTE (70503) has 15 recorded violations, none of which are health-based. 1 remains 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
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
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