Water Quality: Bell City, LA
2 water systems • 5,127 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Bell City is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,127 people, and has 22 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 18 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Bell City's violation count is 77% below the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include TTHM.
Contaminants Found
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)
Water Systems Serving Bell City
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMERON PARISH WW DISTRICT 11-SWEET LAKE | LA1023011 | Groundwater | 3,507 | 9 |
| CAMERON PARISH WW DISTRICT 11 - BIG LAKE | LA1023013 | Groundwater | 1,620 | 13 |
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.