Rapides Parish Water Quality

Rapides Parish, Louisiana has a water quality grade of D with a score of 46.5/100, based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System data. The county has 35 health-based drinking water violations on record.

Rapides Parish has 35 health-based drinking water violations recorded by the EPA. Health-based violations indicate instances where contaminant levels exceeded EPA Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs). Violations may have been resolved — check with your local water utility for current status.

Rapides Parish's water quality score of 46.5/100 is higher than the Louisiana state average of 30.1. The average water quality grade across Louisiana is F, based on data from 63 counties with available water quality data.

Based on EPA data, Rapides Parish has a water quality grade of D (46.5/100). This indicates below-average water quality with significant compliance issues. Residents may want to consider home water filtration. For the most up-to-date information, contact your local water utility or review your Consumer Confidence Report (CCR).

Rapides Parish has 35 health-based drinking water violations on record from the EPA SDWIS database. A higher violation count can result from aging infrastructure, underfunded water utilities, agricultural runoff contamination, or industrial pollution. Counties with more water systems may also see more violations simply due to scale. Residents concerned about water quality should consider independent water testing and home filtration systems.

Rapides Parish ranks #14 out of 63 counties in Louisiana by water quality score (1 = best). With a score of 46.5/100, it falls in the top third of counties statewide. Rankings are based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) data including health-based violations and compliance records.