Franklin Water Quality

Louisiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Franklin, Louisiana is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 8,725 people. 168 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2025. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
8,725
Population Served
168
Total Violations
168
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Franklin, Louisiana is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 8,725 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 Franklin shows 168 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 168 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, 0300, 2456, 0800, 5000 and 2 others. 2 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
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY 8,325 153 Health
PORT OF WEST ST MARY 400 15 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
0300 2025-04-01
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2456 2024-10-01
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2456 2024-07-01
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TRI Facilities in Franklin

Facility Total Releases
Orion Engineered Carbons-Ivanhoe Carbon Black Plant 400.0K lbs
Twin Brothers Marine LLC 103 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Franklin, Louisiana water safe to drink?
Franklin is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 8,725 people. 168 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 Franklin have?
Franklin water systems have a total of 168 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 168 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Franklin water?
Health-based violations for Franklin water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 0300, 2456, 0800, 5000 and 2 others. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Franklin?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Franklin, Louisiana, collectively covering approximately 8,725 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Franklin get its drinking water?
Franklin's water supply comes from 2 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 Franklin?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Franklin, Louisiana, reporting a combined 400.1K 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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