Tap Water Quality in Lafayette, LA
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Lafayette Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~121,000 | Source: Chicot Aquifer and Evangeline Aquifer groundwater
Lafayette Utilities System draws from deep aquifer wells in the heart of Cajun Country. The Chicot and Evangeline Aquifers provide naturally clean water, though iron and manganese require treatment. Oil and gas activity in the region creates some groundwater contamination risk.
Common water quality concerns in Lafayette
Naturally occurring iron and manganese
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Saltwater intrusion
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Industrial contamination from oil and gas
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What's in your Lafayette water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your Lafayette water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving Lafayette, including health-based and monitoring violations.
Water quality grade
An A through F grade based on violation history, contaminant levels, and health guideline comparisons.
Filter recommendations
Which type of water filter will actually remove the contaminants found in your specific water system.
Water quality in nearby cities
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