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United Water System water quality

EPA test results and violation history for United Water System in Louisiana. Public water system ID LA1099009. Serves ZIP codes 70501, 70506, 70508, 70512, 70517, 70520, 70521, 70592, 70714, 70786, 70809, 71435….

NDmax PFOA, ppt (limit 4)
NDmax PFOS, ppt (limit 4)
0of 29 PFAS detected
—lead, ppb (90th percentile)

ND = not detected. PFAS from EPA UCMR 5 (2023–2025); lead and violations from EPA SDWIS.

What EPA records show for United Water System

  • No PFAS detectedNone of the 29 PFAS in EPA UCMR 5 testing were detected.

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Your utility's record is mostly clean. A certified faucet filter removes chlorine taste and guards against lead from your own pipes, which utility testing can't see.

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Faucet mount · $
  • Good for: Lead from older pipes, chlorine taste and odor, mercury, some pesticides
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Other good options

Brita Elite Filter Pitcher

Pitcher · $
  • Good for: Chlorine taste and odor; a cheap everyday upgrade
  • Install: None
  • Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 42 and 53.
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Aquasana Claryum 2-Stage Under-Sink Filter

Under-sink carbon filter · $$
  • Good for: Lead, PFOA/PFOS, chlorine and chloramine, at a higher flow than pitchers; keeps minerals
  • Install: Under the sink with its own faucet; about an hour
  • Manufacturer lists WQA certification to NSF/ANSI 42, 53 and 401, including lead and PFOA/PFOS.
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Questions

Does United Water System water have PFAS?

None of the 29 PFAS in EPA's UCMR 5 testing were detected in United Water System's samples.

Is United Water System tap water safe to drink?

Lead from home plumbing isn't captured by utility data, so a certified filter is worthwhile in older homes.

What water filter should I use in United Water System's service area?

Your water looks good. A faucet filter covers the rest. Your utility's record is mostly clean. A certified faucet filter removes chlorine taste and guards against lead from your own pipes, which utility testing can't see.

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