Water Quality: Ponchatoula, LA
3 water systems • 7,371 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Ponchatoula is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 7,371 people, and has 20 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 5 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Ponchatoula's violation count is 79% 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 Ponchatoula
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PONTCHATOULA WATER SYSTEM | LA1105019 | Groundwater | 6,657 | 7 |
| LA CASA LLC | LA1105042 | Groundwater | 540 | 11 |
| WEST YELLOW WATER MH PARK | LA1105102 | Groundwater | 174 | 2 |
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.