Water Quality: Franklin, LA
2 water systems • 8,725 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Franklin has 168 health-based violations on record, meaning one or more contaminants were found above EPA-established safe levels. Contaminants involved: Bromate, Contaminant 1008, Contaminant 1009, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). In total, 259 violations are on record for 2 water systems serving 8,725 people.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Franklin
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY | LA1101003 | Surface Water | 8,325 | 237 |
| PORT OF WEST ST MARY | LA1101013 | Groundwater | 400 | 22 |
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.