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New Orleans, Louisiana Water Quality Report

Water quality data for 4 water systems serving 387,921 people.

0
Very Poor
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Water Source

4
Water Systems
388K
People Served
Surface water, Ground water
Water Source

Detected Contaminants

ContaminantDetected LevelEPA Limit (MCL)Health Guideline% of LimitStatus
HFPO-DA0.005 0.010 ug/L—
54%
Within limit
lithium14.0 No federal limit10.0 ug/L(EPA/USGS HBSL)
140%
Above guideline
PFBA0.009 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFHxA0.003 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline
PFOA0.004 0.004 ug/L0.090 ug/L(EWG)
103%
Above limit
PFOS0.004 0.004 ug/L0.300 ug/L(EWG)
113%
Above limit
PFPeA0.009 No federal limit1000.0 ug/L(EWG)
0%
Below guideline

Recommended Water Filters

Based on the contaminants detected in your water supply, these filtration systems are recommended:

Reverse Osmosis (RO)

Reverse osmosis systems remove up to 99% of PFAS compounds. Recommended for homes with detected PFAS.

Up to 99% PFAS removal

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Compliance & Violations

Active Violations (44)

66

Sep 4, 2024

moderate

45

Mar 18, 2022

critical

45

Mar 18, 2022

critical

45

Mar 18, 2022

critical

45

Mar 18, 2022

critical

45

Mar 18, 2022

critical

75

Sep 17, 2021

minor

75

Nov 6, 2019

minor

75

Nov 6, 2019

minor

57

Jul 11, 2019

critical

57

Jul 11, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

45

Apr 8, 2019

critical

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Resolved Violations (244)

44

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 31, 2025

critical

44

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 31, 2025

critical

43

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 31, 2025

critical

43

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 31, 2025

critical

43

Jan 1, 2025 — Jan 31, 2025

critical

+ 239 more resolved violations

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Orleans tap water safe to drink?

New Orleans's water has 2 contaminants detected above EPA limits. While the water is treated, residents may want to consider additional filtration.

What contaminants are in New Orleans tap water?

7 contaminants have been detected in New Orleans's water supply across 4 water systems. See the full contaminant table above for details.

How can I improve my water quality in New Orleans?

Install a water filter rated for the specific contaminants found in New Orleans's water. See our filter recommendations above. You can also request your utility's Consumer Confidence Report for the most current test results.

Does New Orleans have any water quality violations?

Yes, New Orleans currently has 44 active violations. See the violations section above for details.