Water Quality in Lafayette, LA (70525)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70525.

Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.

14,687

Population

10

Water Systems

18

Violations (5yr)

14

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

Lafayette Utilities Water System

Groundwater 169,389 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Opelousas Water System

6 health-based
Groundwater 20,388 people served
8 violations (5yr) · 6 health-based

Crowley Water System (Lawco)

Groundwater 17,733 people served
0 violations

Lpwdn North Region

Purchased groundwater 16,833 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.36 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Mire Branch Water Corporation

Groundwater 9,480 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Town Of Church Point Water System

5 health-based
Groundwater 4,176 people served
6 violations (5yr) · 5 health-based
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Richard Elementary School

Groundwater 300 people served
0 violations

Ken Dugas

Groundwater 130 people served
0 violations

Harbor Mhp Water System

3 health-based
Groundwater 66 people served
4 violations (5yr) · 3 health-based

Leon Bourque

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
5 violations
Has active
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-Based

Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.

1 violation
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
3 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Lafayette (70525) has more violations than 77% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 18.

Fewer violations 77th percentile More violations

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.

UV Water Purifier

Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.

Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium

Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) 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.

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