Morgan City Water Quality

Louisiana

Health Violations

The tap water in Morgan City, Louisiana is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,965 people. 6 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
14,965
Population Served
6
Total Violations
6
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Morgan City, Louisiana is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 14,965 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 Morgan City shows 6 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 6 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 0300, 2920, 0700. 7 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
MORGAN CITY WATER SYSTEM 12,703 5 Health
ST MARTIN WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 1 2,262 1 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
0300 2024-01-01
0300 2024-01-01
0300 2024-01-01
2920 2021-10-01
2920 2021-07-01
0700 2015-04-24

TRI Facilities in Morgan City

Facility Total Releases
Conrad Shipyard LLC (deepwater Yard) 164.8K lbs
Azz Galvanizing - Morgan City 76.7K lbs
New Industries LLC 235 lbs
Nov Tuboscope Amelia North & South Coating & Inspection 114 lbs
Conrad Shipyard LLC (main Yard) 65 lbs
Conrad Shipyard Amelia LLC 61 lbs
Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC 3 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morgan City, Louisiana water safe to drink?
Morgan City is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,965 people. 6 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 Morgan City have?
Morgan City water systems have a total of 6 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 6 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Morgan City water?
Health-based violations for Morgan City water systems include the following contaminants: 0300, 2920, 0700. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Morgan City?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Morgan City, Louisiana, collectively covering approximately 14,965 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Morgan City get its drinking water?
Morgan City'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 Morgan City?
Yes, 7 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Morgan City, Louisiana, reporting a combined 241.9K 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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