Is New Orleans, Louisiana tap water safe?
5 water systems report serving New Orleans. Your water depends on which one serves your address. Check your bill if unsure. This list is matched from the ZIP codes in this place, so it may include nearby systems.
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Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (Carrollton)
Serves 334,903 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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E Jefferson WW District 1
Serves 275,163 people · Surface water · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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New Orleans Algiers Water Works
Serves 52,785 people · Surface water · Full report →
5 health-based violations in the last 5 years; 1 monitoring/reporting violation; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2025).
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Westwego Waterworks
Serves 8,534 people · Surface water · Full report →
1 health-based violation in the last 5 years; 4 monitoring/reporting violations; PFAS tested (UCMR 5), none above federal limits; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2023).
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Giving Hope Retreat
Serves 45 people · Groundwater · Full report →
No health-based violations in the last 5 years; 3 monitoring/reporting violations; 1 not yet resolved; No UCMR 5 PFAS results on file; Lead 90th percentile below the action level (2024).