Belle Chasse Water Quality

Louisiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Belle Chasse, Louisiana is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 32,082 people. 162 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
32,082
Population Served
162
Total Violations
162
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Belle Chasse, Louisiana is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 32,082 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Belle Chasse shows 162 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 162 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 2950, 2456, 2920. 10 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Louisiana drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BELLE CHASSE WATER DISTRICT 19,644 0 Clean
PORT SULPHUR WATER DISTRICT 10,308 112 Health
DALCOUR WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1,248 24 Health
POINTE A LA HACHE WATER SYSTEM 882 26 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
2950 2025-07-01
2950 2025-04-01
2950 2025-04-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2456 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2456 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2456 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2456 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-07-01
2950 2023-04-01

TRI Facilities in Belle Chasse

Facility Total Releases
Chevron Oronite Co LLC - Oak Point Plant 36.3M lbs
Harvest Louisiana Terminals LLC - Alliance Terminal 2.8M lbs
C&c Marine & Repair L.L.C. 156.0K lbs
Cmp Coatings Inc. 69.5K lbs
Sun Drilling Products Corp 24.8K lbs
Redguard LLC 214 lbs
US Navy Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans 102 lbs
Jotun Paints Inc 101 lbs
Iws Gas & Supply 50 lbs
John W Stone Oil Distributors LLC 2 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle Chasse, Louisiana water safe to drink?
Belle Chasse is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 32,082 people. 162 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Belle Chasse have?
Belle Chasse water systems have a total of 162 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 162 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Belle Chasse water?
Health-based violations for Belle Chasse water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2456, 2920. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Belle Chasse?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Belle Chasse, Louisiana, collectively covering approximately 32,082 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Belle Chasse get its drinking water?
Belle Chasse's water supply comes from 4 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Belle Chasse?
Yes, 10 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Belle Chasse, Louisiana, reporting a combined 39.3M lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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