Water Quality in CLARKS, LA (71415)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71415.
9
Total Violations
4
Health-Based
5
Monitoring / Reporting
4
Resolved
What does this mean?
4 of 9 violations have been resolved. 4 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 5 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.
Violations Detail (9 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 6, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 6, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 6, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 6, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Nov 6, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Sep 30, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(4)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(1)
Groundwater Rule
05
How Does This Compare?
CLARKS (71415) has 9 recorded violations, including 4 health-based. 5 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
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