Tap Water Quality in New Orleans, LA
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New Orleans Drinking Water Overview
Population: ~385,000 | Source: Mississippi River
New Orleans draws from the Mississippi River, which carries agricultural runoff and industrial discharges from thousands of miles upstream. The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans has faced significant criticism for aging infrastructure, including an estimated 80,000 lead service lines. Power outages during storms can disrupt water treatment, leading to boil water advisories.
Common water quality concerns in New Orleans
Lead service lines
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Disinfection byproducts
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Industrial upstream discharges
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Chloramine
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What's in your New Orleans water report
Contaminant levels
Every detected contaminant in your New Orleans water system, compared to EPA limits and health guidelines.
Violation history
All EPA violations on record for water systems serving New Orleans, 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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