Water Quality: West Monroe, LA
19 water systems • 116,661 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
West Monroe is served by 19 public water systems with a combined service population of 116,661 people, and has 802 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 611 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. West Monroe's violation count is 731% above the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Gross Alpha, Stage 2 DBP, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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
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)
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 West Monroe
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST MONROE WATER SYSTEM | LA1073056 | Groundwater | 16,005 | 30 |
| WEST HWY 80 ARK ROAD WS | LA1073055 | Groundwater | 14,649 | 22 |
| GOWC NORTH WATER SYSTEM | LA1073120 | Groundwater | 13,287 | 0 |
| GOWC EAST WATER SYSTEM | LA1073121 | Groundwater | 11,742 | 0 |
| CHENIERE DREW NORTH WATER SYSTEM | LA1073100 | Groundwater | 11,280 | 0 |
| SOUTHWEST OUACHITA WATERWORKS, INC | LA1073047 | Groundwater | 10,725 | 40 |
| BROWNVILLE WATER SYSTEM | LA1073004 | Groundwater | 9,696 | 13 |
| KIROLI DARBONNE WS | LA1073020 | Groundwater | 9,210 | 3 |
| SOUTH MONROE WS GOWC | LA1073046 | Groundwater | 7,335 | 48 |
| CADEVILLE WATER DISTRICT | LA1073060 | Groundwater | 6,219 | 170 |
| BETTER WATERWORKS WATER SYSTEM | LA1073003 | Groundwater | 2,160 | 60 |
| CHENIERE DREW SOUTH WATER SYSTEM | LA1073099 | Groundwater | 1,563 | 8 |
| L&R NORTH WATER SYSTEM | LA1073011 | Groundwater | 1,293 | 72 |
| LINCOLN HILLS SUBDIVISION WS | LA1073090 | Groundwater | 552 | 61 |
| HIDDEN OAKS SUBDIVISION WS | LA1073061 | Groundwater | 438 | 71 |
| MCCLENDON COMMUNITY WATER WELL | LA1073028 | Groundwater | 336 | 23 |
| RAMSEY WATER SYSTEM | LA1073025 | Groundwater | 84 | 63 |
| PECAN LAKE SUBDIVISION WS | LA1073063 | Groundwater | 57 | 57 |
| WILDWOOD MHP WS | LA1073110 | Groundwater | 30 | 61 |
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.