CITY REPORT
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13 HEALTH VIOLATIONS
New Orleans, LA Water Quality Report
1 ZIP code · 4 water systems · Updated 2026-03-16
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-03-16
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ZIP Codes
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Water Systems
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ZIPs with Violations
Zone 1
Radon Risk (High)
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in New Orleans, Louisiana, covering 4 community water systems serving approximately 334,903 people.
1 of 1 ZIP code (100%) have recorded EPA violations. 13 health-based violations documented.
Water Sources
New Orleans water systems draw from: Groundwater, Surface water.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for New Orleans
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Top Contaminants
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | ZIPs Affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | 1 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Reporting | 16 | 1 |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Technique | 8 | 1 |
Areas with Most Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | Violations | Health-Based | System |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70112 | — | 36 | 13 | NEW ORLEANS CARROLLTON WATER WORKS |
All ZIP Codes in New Orleans
- 70112 — 36 violations ⚠
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.