Lafayette Water Quality

Louisiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Lafayette, Louisiana is served by 18 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 203,419 people. 26 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5200 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

18
Water Systems
203,419
Population Served
26
Total Violations
26
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Lafayette, Louisiana is delivered through 18 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 203,419 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 Lafayette shows 26 total violations across all 18 systems, of which 26 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 5200, 0700, 8000. 9 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
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM 169,389 0 Clean
LPWDN NORTH REGION 16,833 2 Health
LPWD NORTH PRODUCTION FACILITY 4,122 0 Clean
LPWDN SOUTH REGION 4,032 0 Clean
LPWDN PURCHASE WEST SCOTT 3,051 0 Clean
LPWDN WILDERNESS TRAIL 1,644 0 Clean
LPWDN LA NEUVILLE HOLIDAY SUBDIVISION WS 1,455 0 Clean
LPWDN CARMEL DRIVE 576 0 Clean
LPWDN HOLIDAY MOBILE ESTATES WS 426 0 Clean
LPWDN SOUTH PARK 372 0 Clean
LPWDN FAIRWAY VILLAGE WS 339 0 Clean
LPWDN GUILLOT VILLAGE 300 0 Clean
KINGS COURT MHP WATER SYSTEM 220 10 Health
WEST GATE TRAILER PARK WATER SYSTEM 219 1 Health
G & J MOBILE HOME ESTATES WATER SYSTEM 186 4 Health
ROYAL MOBILE ESTATES WATER SYSTEM 141 0 Clean
LPWDN TOWNSHIP WS 72 0 Clean
BADGER TRAIL WATER SYSTEM 42 9 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
5200 2024-10-17
0700 2023-11-14
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-22
0700 2023-02-02
0700 2023-02-02
0700 2021-12-08
0700 2021-12-08
0700 2021-12-08
0700 2021-12-08
0700 2021-11-11
0700 2021-11-11
8000 2021-06-08
8000 2021-06-08
8000 2019-12-12
8000 2019-12-12
0700 2019-08-08
0700 2019-08-08
0700 2019-08-08

TRI Facilities in Lafayette

Facility Total Releases
New Dairy Louisiana LLC 20.4K lbs
Seasafe Inc 15.5K lbs
Amcol Health & Beauty Solutions Inc 9.2K lbs
Stuller Inc. 6.1K lbs
Evonik Corp 5.0K lbs
Premier Chemical Technologies LLC 665 lbs
Halliburton Lafayette Manufacturing 459 lbs
Balmar LLC 0 lbs
Bodycote Thermal Processing Inc. - Lafayette 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lafayette, Louisiana water safe to drink?
Lafayette is served by 18 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 203,419 people. 26 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 Lafayette have?
Lafayette water systems have a total of 26 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 26 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Lafayette water?
Health-based violations for Lafayette water systems include the following contaminants: 5200, 0700, 8000. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Lafayette?
18 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Lafayette, Louisiana, collectively covering approximately 203,419 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Lafayette get its drinking water?
Lafayette's water supply comes from 18 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 Lafayette?
Yes, 9 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Lafayette, Louisiana, reporting a combined 57.4K 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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