F0/100

TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 72,504 people · Louisiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
System ID
LA1105008
Violations
29

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

0

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – February 6, 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 TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT

Is TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?

TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 29 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT detected?

66 contaminants were tested in TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?

Yes, TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT has 29 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include TT, MCL, MR. 23 are health-based violations.

How many people does TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT serve?

TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 72,504 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT provide?

TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1105008.

How does TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

TANGIPAHOA PARISH WATER DISTRICT scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.