Water Quality: Opelousas, LA
3 water systems • 34,989 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Opelousas is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 34,989 people, and has 48 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 16 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Opelousas's violation count is 50% below the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide.
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
Water Systems Serving Opelousas
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF OPELOUSAS WATER SYSTEM | LA1097010 | Groundwater | 20,388 | 33 |
| LEWISBURG BELLEVUE WATER SYSTEM | LA1097006 | Groundwater | 8,226 | 5 |
| PLAISANCE WATER SYSTEM | LA1097012 | Groundwater | 6,375 | 10 |
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.