D26/100

CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 6,189 people · Louisiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
LA1045004
Violations
19

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.003 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

2

Violations (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 2, 2025 – September 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 18, 2024 – September 12, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM

Is CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (26/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 19 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM detected?

31 contaminants were tested in CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM has 19 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, MR, Other. 13 are health-based violations.

How many people does CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM serve?

CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 6,189 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM provide?

CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1045004.

How does CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM scores 26/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.