Water Quality in ALBANY, LA (70711)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70711.
13
Total Violations
12
Health-Based
1
Monitoring / Reporting
0
Resolved
What does this mean?
12 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 1 is a monitoring or reporting violation (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 (13 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(12)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(1)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
How Does This Compare?
ALBANY (70711) has 13 recorded violations, including 12 health-based. 13 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.
Reverse Osmosis System
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