C44/100
NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 52,785 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Surface Water
County
—
System ID
LA1071001
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
3 contaminants above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 1100.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.006 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
PFOA | 0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
6
Health-Related
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved
Violation related to Nitrate
When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment Technique Violation
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: 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 NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS
Is NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS water receives a grade of C (44/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 11 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS detected?
69 contaminants were tested in NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS's water. Notable contaminants include PFOA, Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 3 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, Other. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS serve?
NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS serves approximately 52,785 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS provide?
NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is LA1071001.
How does NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
NEW ORLEANS ALGIERS WATER WORKS scores 44/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.