Water Quality: Baton Rouge, LA
14 water systems • 701,552 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Baton Rouge is served by 14 public water systems with a combined service population of 701,552 people, and has 68 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 19 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Baton Rouge's violation count is 30% below the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Stage 2 DBP, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Trihalomethanes and haloacetic acids that increase cancer risk and may cause adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Chlorine disinfection reacting with natural organic matter in source water
EPA limit: TTHM: 0.080 mg/L; HAA5: 0.060 mg/L
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Baton Rouge
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATON ROUGE WATER COMPANY | LA1033005 | Groundwater | 596,844 | 6 |
| NEW IBERIA WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO) | LA1045009 | Groundwater | 59,928 | 0 |
| CROWLEY WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO) | LA1001002 | Groundwater | 17,733 | 0 |
| EUNICE WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO) | LA1097022 | Groundwater | 15,393 | 0 |
| DEQUINCY WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO) | LA1019008 | Groundwater | 5,370 | 0 |
| LAWCO MANSURA | LA1009010 | Groundwater | 1,878 | 21 |
| TOWN OF LECOMPTE (LAWCO) | LA1079014 | Groundwater | 1,527 | 0 |
| ASCENSION PARISH WATER WORKS DISTRICT 2 | LA1005001 | Groundwater | 1,353 | 0 |
| NORTHWEST WATERWORKS LIN PARK | LA1017093 | Surface Water | 513 | 2 |
| NORTHWEST WATERWORKS LAKEWOOD VILLAGE | LA1017094 | Surface Water | 423 | 2 |
| CYPRESS VILLAGE MHP WATER SYSTEM | LA1015051 | Groundwater | 396 | 0 |
| CHAPMAN APARTMENTS | LA1103150 | Groundwater | 80 | 11 |
| HILLCREST / SNEAD APARTMENTS | LA1103160 | Groundwater | 60 | 9 |
| RIVERLANDS APARTMENTS | LA1005085 | Groundwater | 54 | 17 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.