Water Quality in Baton Rouge, LA (70821)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 70821.
Past Health-Based Violations
5 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 6 monitoring/reporting violations.
More violations than 68% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
16
Water Systems
11
Violations (5yr)
5
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (16)
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5 health-basedExxonmobil Product Solutions-Plastics
Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Polymer
Formosa Plastics Corporation
Ethyl Corp.
Gulf States Utilities
Exxonmobil Product Solutions-Resins
Grant Chemical Company
Construction Materials, Inc.
Stupp Corp
Black Derby Motel
Mmr Constructors
Controlled Maintenance Inc
Coburns
City Parish Civil Defense
Acme Brick Company
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Missed testing deadlines — not a detection of bacteria.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Baton Rouge (70821) 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.
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.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
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.