Water Quality in Plaquemine, LA (70765)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70765.

Past Health-Based Violations

13 health-based violations were found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 2 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 74% of US ZIP codes.

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

11

Water Systems

15

Violations (5yr)

13

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (11)

East Iberville Water System

Purchased groundwater 6,657 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Intracoastal Water System West

13 health-based
Surface water 6,465 people served
15 violations (5yr) · 13 health-based · All resolved
Lead tested: 0.41 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Dow Usa, La Division

Surface water 3,960 people served
0 violations

Intracoastal Water System East

Groundwater 2,940 people served
0 violations

North Iberville Water System

Groundwater 1,524 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.82 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Highway 1148 Water System

Purchased groundwater 1,086 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 0.89 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

Georgia Gulf Chem.&Vinyl

Groundwater 988 people served
0 violations

A.Wilbert And Son Tp

Groundwater 328 people served
0 violations

Iberville Wwks #4 - South

Purchased surface water 169 people served
0 violations

Ashland Chemical

Groundwater 100 people served
0 violations

Old Homestead Subdivision

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)Health-Based
5 violations
All resolved
Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleHealth-Based
4 violations
All resolved
TTHMHealth-Based
2 violations
All resolved
ChloriteMonitoring
2 violations
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
0.41 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Jan 2023

How Does This Compare?

Plaquemine (70765) has more violations than 74% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 15.

Fewer violations 74th 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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