Broussard Water Quality

Louisiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Broussard, Louisiana is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 19,617 people. 14 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0700 in 2019. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
19,617
Population Served
14
Total Violations
14
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Broussard, Louisiana is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 19,617 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 Broussard shows 14 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 14 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. 8 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
CITY OF BROUSSARD PURCHASE WATER SYSTEM 10,242 2 Health
CITY OF BROUSSARD WATER SYSTEM 5,151 4 Health
CITY OF BROUSSARD HWY 90 WATER SYSTEM 4,182 5 Health
R & D PROPERTIES MOBILE HOME PARK 42 3 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 2019-10-09
0700 2019-10-09
0700 2019-09-12
0700 2019-09-12
0700 2019-07-02
0700 2019-07-02
0700 2019-04-11
0700 2019-04-11
0700 2019-04-11
0700 2017-07-16
0700 2017-07-16
0700 2017-07-16
0700 2017-07-16
0700 2012-12-17

TRI Facilities in Broussard

Facility Total Releases
Blast Tech LLC 85.0K lbs
Clariant Corp - Broussard Site 37.2K lbs
M-I LLC 32.7K lbs
Sun Coast Resources LLC 1.3K lbs
Deep South Chemical Inc 715 lbs
Tomahawk Downhole LLC 85 lbs
Hunting Energy Services LLC 45 lbs
M & M International LLC 25 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broussard, Louisiana water safe to drink?
Broussard is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 19,617 people. 14 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 Broussard have?
Broussard water systems have a total of 14 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 14 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Broussard water?
Health-based violations for Broussard water systems include the following contaminants: 0700. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Broussard?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Broussard, Louisiana, collectively covering approximately 19,617 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Broussard get its drinking water?
Broussard'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 Broussard?
Yes, 8 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Broussard, Louisiana, reporting a combined 157.1K 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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