Water Quality in Ruston, LA (71270)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71270.
No Health-Based Violations
None of the 20 water systems serving this ZIP have exceeded federal contaminant limits in the past 5 years. There are2 monitoring/reporting violations (missed testing deadlines), all resolved.
Better than 36% of US ZIP codes.
Based on EPA compliance data. Not a substitute for an official water quality report from your utility.
32,885
Population
20
Water Systems
2
Violations (5yr)
0
Health-Based
Location
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Water Systems Serving This Area (20)
Ruston Water System
Wesley Chapel Water System
Tremont Rest Area S. Ws
Tremont Rest Area N. Ws
Mount Calm Water System
All resolvedClay Water System
Alpine Nursing Home W.S.
Amber Cove Subdvsn W S
Weyerhauser Industries, Surepine
Green Oaks Mhp Water System
Tarbutton Water System
Stuckeys Trailer Park
Longleaf Nursing Home
H B Annison
Suburban Mobile Estates
Dubach Deer Factory Water System
Stuckeys Trailer Park
Ob Acres Water Supply
Greenwood Estates Water Supply
Weldon Chandler
Contaminants Found
Lead and copper testing requirement. Lead exposure can cause developmental harm in children.
Lead & Copper Levels
Lead (Pb)
Within limitSampled: Jan 2023
How Does This Compare?
Ruston (71270) has more violations than 36% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 2, most of which are monitoring/reporting issues.
Water Filter Recommendations
No contaminant issues detected. For general protection, a basic carbon filter removes common impurities like chlorine and sediment. Look for NSF/ANSI 42 certified products.