Water Quality: Noble, LA
1 water system • 549 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Noble is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 549 people, and has 111 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 39 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Noble's violation count is 15% above the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Gross Alpha, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
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 Noble
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOBLE WATER SYSTEM | LA1085017 | Groundwater | 549 | 111 |
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.