Water Quality in MONTGOMERY, LA (71454)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71454.
26
Total Violations
18
Health-Based
8
Monitoring / Reporting
6
Resolved
What does this mean?
6 of 26 violations have been resolved. 18 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 8 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 (26 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jul 1, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jan 6, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Oct 16, 2024 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Sep 22, 2024 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(2)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4H
Public Notice
75
2024(10)
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
4G
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
2E
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
Groundwater Rule
45
How Does This Compare?
MONTGOMERY (71454) has 26 recorded violations, including 18 health-based. 20 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.
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