Water Quality in Gonzales, LA (70734)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70734.

Past Health-Based Violations

3 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There is also 1 monitoring/reporting violation.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

9,213

Population

24

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

3

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (24)

City Of Gonzales Water System

Groundwater 16,806 people served
0 violations

Parish Utilities Of Ascension

1 health-based
Surface water 9,732 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Basf Corporation

Groundwater 1,391 people served
0 violations

Shell Chemical Company

All resolved
Surface water 750 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Monochem, Inc.

Unknown 750 people served
0 violations

Rubicon, Inc.

Purchased groundwater 700 people served
0 violations

Occidental Chemical Corporation

Groundwater 500 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 2 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Honeywell

Surface water 385 people served
0 violations

Twin Lakes M.H.Estates

Unknown 186 people served
0 violations

Lion Elastomers Orange

1 health-based
Groundwater 172 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 4.91 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Westlake Vinyls Company, Lp

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Dutchtown Child Develmnt

Groundwater 110 people served
0 violations

Air Liquide Geismar Utility Services

1 health-based
Groundwater 50 people served
1 violation (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Dutchtown Texaco

Unknown 50 people served
0 violations

Groth Corporation Of La

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Mires Trailer Park

Groundwater 36 people served
0 violations

Alvin Patecek

Groundwater 35 people served
0 violations

Geismar Grocery & Delica

Unknown 30 people served
0 violations

Transcanada Gas Proc.Inc

Groundwater 27 people served
0 violations

Geismer Water Company

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Chip'S Market And Deli

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Shell Oil Fractionation Plant

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Dutchtown Texaco Ser Station

Groundwater 5 people served
0 violations

Lions Copolymer Geismar

Purchased groundwater 0
0 violations

Contaminants Found

TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChlorineHealth-Based

Used to disinfect water — generally safe at regulated levels.

1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2022

How Does This Compare?

Gonzales (70734) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

Activated Carbon Filter

Excellent for removing chlorine, chloramine, and disinfection byproducts like THMs and HAAs. Available as pitcher filters, countertop, or under-sink units.

Targets:THMs, HAAs, Chlorine, Chloramine, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 & 53 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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