Water Quality in New Orleans, LA
128 water systems serving 392,080 people
City Overview
Average lead detection across New Orleans water systems is 1.4 ppb (Low). The EPA action level is 15 ppb.
Violation Summary
| Total violations on record | 600 |
| Health-based violations | 171 |
| Lead action level violations | 0 |
| Open (unresolved) violations | 0 |
Water Systems in New Orleans
Frequently Asked Questions
Is New Orleans tap water safe to drink?
New Orleans tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants. Review the individual water system pages below for the latest lead sample results and violation history.
What is the water quality in New Orleans, Louisiana?
New Orleans has 128 public water systems serving approximately 392,080 people. The average lead level across sampled systems is 1.4 ppb. There are 600 total violations on record.
Does New Orleans have lead in the water?
EPA monitoring data shows an average lead detection of 1.4 ppb across New Orleans's water systems. The EPA action level is 15 ppb. No lead action level violations are currently reported.
How many water utilities serve New Orleans?
128 public water systems are registered in New Orleans, Louisiana with the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System. Together they serve approximately 392,080 people.