Water Quality in COLFAX, LA (71417)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71417.
64
Total Violations
63
Health-Based
1
Monitoring / Reporting
47
Resolved
What does this mean?
47 of 64 violations have been resolved. 63 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 1 is a monitoring or reporting violation (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 (64 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Mar 9, 2025 | Resolved | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(18)
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
2024(1)
Public Notice
75
How Does This Compare?
COLFAX (71417) has 64 recorded violations, including 63 health-based. 17 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.
Whole House Carbon Filter
A solid baseline for improving overall water quality. Reduces chlorine, sediment, and many common contaminants throughout your entire home.
Targets:Chlorine, Sediment, Taste & Odor
Look for:NSF/ANSI 42 certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.