Water Quality in Port Barre, LA: 9 Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems
4 water systems · 1 directly mapped ZIP records
Available EPA records report 9 violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP records with known counts for Port Barre. This is compliance evidence, not a property-level tap-water verdict.
Data: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
Water Quality by ZIP Code in Port Barre
This table shows typed EPA water evidence only. Missing violation counts are displayed as N/A, not zero.
| ZIP Code | Violations | Health | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70577 | 9 | 9 | View report → |
Water Quality Overview
Port Barre, Louisiana has directly mapped EPA water-system data for 1 ZIP codes. This page reports typed compliance facts and does not relabel the multi-source Home Safety Score as a drinking-water grade.
The available EPA records report 9 violations, including 9 health-based violations across 1 directly mapped ZIP record with reported counts.
Lead Levels
The average of the reported 90th-percentile lead results across the ZIP codes of Port Barre is 0.0025 mg/L; the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L applies to a water system's own 90th-percentile result and is not a safety threshold (EPA's health goal for lead is zero). No exceedances appear among the 1 ZIP records with known lead status.
With 63% of homes built before 1986, Port Barre has a higher-than-average risk of lead from older plumbing. Lead solder was banned in 1986, and homes built before this date may have lead in pipes, solder joints, or fixtures.
Water Systems Serving Port Barre
Port Barre is served by 4 community water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act. About 3,808 people live in the area (1 ZIP code, Census); this is not the systems' reported service population.
Each water system is identified by a Public Water System ID (PWSID) and is required to:
- Test for over 90 regulated contaminants on a regular schedule
- Report results to the EPA and state regulators
- Issue an annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) to all customers
- Take corrective action when violations occur
EPA records list enforcement actions against water systems serving Port Barre. Enforcement actions range from informal compliance assistance to formal orders and penalties.
How to Check Your Water in Port Barre
Enter your ZIP code on ZipCheckup to see your specific water system data, including contaminant levels and violation history
Request your CCR - your water utility must provide an annual Consumer Confidence Report with detailed test results for all monitored contaminants
Get a home test - certified kits cost $20–$50 and test for lead, bacteria, and common contaminants. Professional lab tests ($150–$400) cover a broader panel
Consider filtration - NSF-certified filters can remove specific contaminants. Reverse osmosis removes the broadest range; activated carbon is effective for chlorine and many organics
Check for advisories - monitor your local utility website and local news for boil water advisories or system alerts
Violation Trend Over Time
Year-by-year health-based EPA violations recorded for water systems serving Port Barre (this history covers health-based records only):
| Year | Health-based violations |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Health-based violation counts have remained stable over the observed period.
EPA Enforcement History
The EPA and state regulators have taken enforcement actions against water systems serving Port Barre. Recent actions:
| Date | Action Type |
|---|---|
| 2022-07-18 | State Order Extension |
| 2022-06-02 | State Informal Action |
| 2022-03-15 | State Informal Action |
| 2022-03-15 | State Informal Enforcement |
| 2021-10-11 | State Order Extension |
| 2021-08-23 | State Informal Action |
| 2021-08-02 | State Informal Action |
| 2021-08-02 | State Informal Enforcement |
| 2021-08-02 | State Order Extension |
Enforcement actions range from informal compliance assistance to formal orders and penalties. The most recent action was on 2022-07-18.
Port Barre vs. Nearby Louisiana Cities
How Port Barre's water quality compares to similar cities in Louisiana:
| City | Direct EPA ZIPs | Violations | Systems | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Barre | 1 | 9 | 4 | 3,808 |
| Haynesville | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3,797 |
| Anacoco | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3,792 |
| Vivian | 1 | 26 | 2 | 3,774 |
Common Questions About Port Barre Water
These are the most common questions residents search for about water quality in Port Barre, Louisiana:
Is Port Barre water hard or soft? Water hardness varies by source. Port Barre's 4 water systems use multiple sources. Check your ZIP code report for specific hardness data.
Can I drink Port Barre tap water? City-level EPA records cannot determine safety at a specific tap. The measured subset contains 9 health-based violations; check the affected utility record and consider certified testing.
What is the best water filter for Port Barre? A NSF/ANSI 53-certified filter for lead removal is a good general choice. See our Water Filter Matcher for personalized recommendations.
Port Barre vs. Louisiana Average
Understanding how Port Barre compares to the broader Louisiana average helps contextualize your local water quality. Factors like water source, treatment methods, and infrastructure age all contribute to differences between cities in the same state.
To see how individual neighborhoods compare, check the ZIP code reports below - water quality can vary significantly even within Port Barre.
ZIP Codes in Port Barre
Port Barre spans 1 ZIP code. EPA water-system coverage is available for 1 directly mapped ZIP code. Check each ZIP code for detailed contaminant data, violation history, and system information.
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Enforcement: EPA ECHO database
- Filter recommendations: NSF/ANSI certified products
Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.