Water Quality: Alexandria, LA
4 water systems • 69,259 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Alexandria has 266 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Gross Alpha, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 377 violations are on record for 4 water systems serving 69,259 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Alexandria
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY OF ALEXANDRIA WATER SYSTEM | LA1079001 | Groundwater | 66,798 | 6 |
| VETERANS ADMINISTRATION | LA1079028 | Groundwater | 1,330 | 29 |
| VIXEN WATER SYSTEM | LA1021011 | Groundwater | 774 | 336 |
| LATANIER WATER ASSOCIATION | LA1079013 | Groundwater | 357 | 6 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.