Water Quality in Opelousas, LA (70750)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70750.

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

1,117

Population

10

Water Systems

11

Violations (5yr)

6

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (10)

City Of Opelousas Water System

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

Town Of Krotz Springs Water System

All resolved
Groundwater 2,130 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

St. Landry Waterworks District No. 5

Purchased groundwater 519 people served
2 violations (5yr)
Lead tested: 0.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Krotz Springs Rural Water System Inc

Purchased groundwater 465 people served
0 violations

Valero Refining Company La

Groundwater 350 people served
0 violations

Hill Petroleum

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Sam Morrow

Groundwater 150 people served
0 violations

Teche Vermillion-Army Corp.

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Warren Petroleum Co

Groundwater 50 people served
0 violations

Danny Ray'S Fish Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Groundwater RuleHealth-Based
3 violations
Has active
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

3 violations
All resolved
Public NoticeMonitoring
1 violation
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
Has active

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.82 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2025

How Does This Compare?

Opelousas (70750) has more violations than 68% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 11.

Fewer violations 68th 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.

Whole House Carbon Filter

A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.

Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor

Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 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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