Water Quality in LEESVILLE, LA (71496)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71496.
16
Total Violations
14
Health-Based
2
Monitoring / Reporting
7
Resolved
What does this mean?
7 of 16 violations have been resolved. 14 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 2 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 (16 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Dec 31, 2023 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Active | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
| Groundwater Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Dec 21, 2021 | Resolved | N/A |
Violation Timeline
2023(2)
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
2021(14)
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
How Does This Compare?
LEESVILLE (71496) has 16 recorded violations, including 14 health-based. 9 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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