Breaux Bridge Water Quality

Louisiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,980 people. 29 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
13,980
Population Served
29
Total Violations
29
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 13,980 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 Breaux Bridge shows 29 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 29 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 0700, 2456, 2950, 8000, 1005. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is 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
CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE WATER SYSTEM 8,754 4 Health
HENDERSON NINA WATER SYSTEM INC 5,136 0 Clean
ELM POINT ESTATES WATER SYSTEM 90 25 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
0700 2022-01-29
0700 2022-01-29
0700 2022-01-29
0700 2022-01-29
0700 2021-07-08
0700 2021-07-08
0700 2021-07-08
2456 2021-04-01
2950 2021-04-01
8000 2019-10-17
1005 2019-10-01
8000 2019-09-01
1005 2019-07-01
1005 2019-04-01
1005 2019-01-01
1005 2018-10-01
1005 2018-07-01
1005 2018-04-01
1005 2018-01-01
0700 2017-12-01
0700 2017-12-01
0700 2017-12-01
0700 2017-12-01
0700 2017-12-01
1005 2017-10-01
1005 2017-07-01
1005 2017-04-01
1005 2017-01-01
0700 2012-12-23

TRI Facilities in Breaux Bridge

Facility Total Releases
Latham Pool Products Inc D/b/a Viking Pools-La 244.4K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Breaux Bridge, Louisiana water safe to drink?
Breaux Bridge is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 13,980 people. 29 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 Breaux Bridge have?
Breaux Bridge water systems have a total of 29 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 29 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Breaux Bridge water?
Health-based violations for Breaux Bridge water systems include the following contaminants: 0700, 2456, 2950, 8000, 1005. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Breaux Bridge?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, collectively covering approximately 13,980 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Breaux Bridge get its drinking water?
Breaux Bridge's water supply comes from 3 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 Breaux Bridge?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, reporting a combined 244.4K 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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