Water Quality in BOSSIER CITY, LA (71111)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71111.

216

Total Violations

152

Health-Based

64

Monitoring / Reporting

46

Resolved

What does this mean?

46 of 216 violations have been resolved. 152 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 64 are monitoring or reporting violations (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.

Water systems: 8 Population served: 3,430

Violations Detail (216 total)

ContaminantCategoryMCL LimitMeasuredDateStatusHealth Effects
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ActiveN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AAug 21, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/AMar 4, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJan 19, 2025ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/AJan 19, 2025ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 30, 2024ActiveN/A
Public NoticeMonitoringN/AN/ADec 18, 2024ActiveN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ANov 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Revised Total Coliform RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ANov 30, 2024ResolvedN/A
Groundwater RuleHealth-BasedN/AN/ANov 13, 2024ActiveN/A

Lead & Copper Levels

Violation Timeline

2025(5)

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 21Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Aug 21Active

Public Notice

75

Mar 4Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Jan 19Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2C

Jan 19Active

2024(28)

Public Notice

75

Dec 30Active

Public Notice

75

Dec 18Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Nov 30Resolved

Revised Total Coliform Rule

1A

Nov 30Resolved

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 13Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Nov 13Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Resolved

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

4G

Oct 16Active

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS

2E

Oct 16Active

Public Notice

75

Jul 22Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Resolved

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Consumer Confidence Rule

71

Jun 30Active

Public Notice

75

Jun 7Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 6Active

Revised Total Coliform Rule

2A

Jun 6Active

Public Notice

75

Feb 14Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 8Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 8Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 8Active

Groundwater Rule

45

Jan 8Active

Public Notice

75

Jan 1Active

How Does This Compare?

BOSSIER CITY (71111) has 216 recorded violations, including 152 health-based. 170 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

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

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

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.

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