Water Quality in Alexandria, LA (71351)

EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71351.

Past Health-Based Violations

1 health-based violation was found in the past 5 years, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. All have since been resolved. There are also 3 monitoring/reporting violations.

More violations than 48% of US ZIP codes.

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

11,499

Population

13

Water Systems

4

Violations (5yr)

1

Health-Based

Location

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Water Systems Serving This Area (13)

City Of Alexandria Water System

Groundwater 66,798 people served
0 violations
Lead tested: 1 ppb (limit: 15 ppb)

City Of Marksville Water System

Purchased groundwater 7,593 people served
0 violations

Fifth Ward Water System

1 health-based
Groundwater 5,676 people served
3 violations (5yr) · 1 health-based · All resolved

Brouillette Water System Inc

Groundwater 3,732 people served
0 violations

Spring Bayou Water Works District

All resolved
Purchased groundwater 795 people served
1 violation (5yr) · All resolved

Cottonshed Bait Shop

Groundwater 200 people served
0 violations

Spring Bayou Campground

Unknown 63 people served
0 violations

Columbia Carbon Plant

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Ray Gagnard S Fish Market

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Spring Bayou Wma

Unknown 25 people served
0 violations

Fins And Feathers Marina

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Kajun Kracklins

Groundwater 25 people served
0 violations

Jennies Cypress Inn

Groundwater 20 people served
0 violations

Contaminants Found

LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONSHealth-Based
1 violation
All resolved
Consumer Confidence RuleMonitoring

Annual water quality report delivery requirement.

2 violations
All resolved
Lead and Copper RuleMonitoring

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

1 violation
All resolved

Lead & Copper Levels

Lead (Pb)

Within limit
1 ppb measured Action level: 15 ppb

Sampled: Apr 2025

How Does This Compare?

Alexandria (71351) has more violations than 48% of US ZIP codes. The national average is 18.87 violations per ZIP over 5 years. This ZIP has 4.

Fewer violations 48th 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.

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

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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