PFAS Contamination in Louisiana
215 contamination sites tracked
Louisiana has 215 identified PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA monitoring data. PFAS "forever chemicals" have been detected in water supplies, soil, and industrial sites across the state. These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances persist in the environment and pose potential health risks. Use the map to explore specific sites or contact a remediation professional for help.
Louisiana PFAS affecting your coastal property or industrial facility? Connect with specialists experienced with wetland and industrial remediation.
Get a Free Assessment →Louisiana's PFAS contamination stems from military installations and the state's extensive petrochemical industry. Barksdale Air Force Base near Shreveport has documented significant contamination from firefighting foam use, affecting the Red River system and regional groundwater supplies. The base's strategic importance and long operational history have resulted in widespread soil and groundwater contamination requiring extensive remediation efforts.
The Mississippi River industrial corridor, known as "Cancer Alley," has numerous petrochemical facilities that may contribute to PFAS contamination through industrial processes and waste streams. New Orleans faces unique challenges with contamination in low-lying areas where groundwater is shallow and interconnected with surface water systems. Louisiana's coastal location means contamination can affect sensitive wetland ecosystems and seafood resources.
Key Facts
- Barksdale AFB contamination affects Red River system and regional groundwater
- Mississippi River industrial corridor has numerous petrochemical PFAS sources
- Coastal location means contamination threatens wetland ecosystems and seafood
State Regulations
Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality follows EPA guidelines with specialized monitoring requirements for coastal and wetland areas. The state coordinates with Mississippi River Commission on watershed contamination management.
Cities (141)
Sites (215)
TOWN OF CHURCH POINT WATER SYSTEM
CHURCH POINT, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CROWLEY WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)
BATON ROUGE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF RAYNE WATER SYSTEM
RAYNE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH RAYNE WATER CORPORATION
RAYNE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTH OF CROWLEY WATER CORPORATION
RAYNE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MIRE BRANCH WATER CORPORATION
CHURCH POINT, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
EGAN WATER CORPORATION
EGAN, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTHWEST ALLEN WW DISTRICT NO 2
KINDER, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF GONZALES WATER SYSTEM
GONZALES, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PARISH UTILITIES OF ASCENSION
DONALDSONVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 4 contaminants
ASSUMPTION PARISH WW DISTRICT 1
NAPOLEONVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 3 contaminants
AVOYELLES PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1
BORDELONVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BROUILLETTE WATER SYSTEM INC
MARKSVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF BUNKIE WATER SYSTEM
BUNKIE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
FIFTH WARD WATER SYSTEM
MARKSVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF MARKSVILLE WATER SYSTEM
MARKSVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF PLAUCHEVILLE WATER SYSTEM
PLAUCHEVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC
EFFIE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BEAUREGARD WATER WORKS DIST #3
LONGVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF BENTON WATER SYSTEM
BENTON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF BOSSIER CITY WATER SYSTEM
BOSSIER CITY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM
HAUGHTON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
VILLAGE WATER SYSTEM
BENTON, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
TOWN OF GREENWOOD WATER SYSTEM
GREENWOOD, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
PINEHILL WATERWORKS DISTRICT
SHREVEPORT, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
SHREVEPORT WATER SYSTEM
SHREVEPORT, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WATERWORKS DISTRICT 7
KEITHVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DEQUINCY WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)
BATON ROUGE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF IOWA WATER SYSTEM
IOWA, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF LAKE CHARLES WATER SYSTEM
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SULPHUR CITY OF WATER SYSTEM
SULPHUR, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF VINTON WATER SYSTEM
VINTON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 1
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 4
WESTLAKE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WESTLAKE CITY OF WATER SYSTEM
WESTLAKE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT NO 5
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALCASIEU PARISH WW DIST 9 CARLYSS
SULPHUR, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 8
LAKE CHARLES, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11
SULPHUR, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY
FRANKLIN, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CAMERON PARISH WW DISTRICT 11-SWEET LAKE
BELL CITY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CAMERON PARISH WW DISTRICT 9
GRAND CHENIER, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
HOMER WATER SYSTEM
HOMER, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CONCORDIA WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1
FERRIDAY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF FERRIDAY WATER SYSTEM
FERRIDAY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MONTEREY RURAL WATER SYSTEM INC
MONTEREY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM
VIDALIA, LA · Public Water System · 9 contaminants
KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM
KEATCHIE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MANSFIELD WATER SYSTEM
MANSFIELD, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTH DESOTO WATER SYSTEM
STONEWALL, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
DESOTO PARISH WATER WORKS DISTRICT 1
MANSFIELD, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM
BAKER, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BATON ROUGE WATER COMPANY
BATON ROUGE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
ZACHARY WATER SYSTEM
ZACHARY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM
LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
EAST CARROLL WS SOUTH
TRANSYLVANIA, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
EAST FELICIANA RURAL WATER
ETHEL, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CHATAIGNIER WATER SYSTEM
VILLE PLATTE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM
VILLE PLATTE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF MAMOU WATER SYSTEM
MAMOU, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF VILLE PLATTE WATER SYSTEM
VILLE PLATTE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
VILLAGE OF TURKEY CREEK WATER SYSTEM
TURKEY CREEK, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM
BASILE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTH FRANKLIN WATER WORKS
CROWVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
SOUTH GRANT WATER CORPORATION
BENTLY, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION
ALANTA, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
POLLOCK AREA WATER SYSTEM INC
POLLOCK, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF JEANERETTE WATER SYSTEM
JEANERETTE, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
NEW IBERIA WATER SYSTEM (LAWCO)
BATON ROUGE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
INTRACOASTAL WATER SYSTEM WEST
PLAQUEMINE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF PLAQUEMINE WATER SYSTEM
PLAQUEMINE, LA · Public Water System · 6 contaminants
EAST IBERVILLE WATER SYSTEM
PLAQUEMINE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GILLIS LONG CENTER
CARVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
NORTH IBERVILLE WATER SYSTEM
PLAQUEMINE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM
JONESBORO, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
E JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 1
JEFFERSON, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
GRETNA WATERWORKS
GRETNA, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
W JEFFERSON WW DISTRICT 2
JEFFERSON, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
WESTWEGO WATERWORKS
WESTWEGO, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF JENNINGS WATER SYSTEM
JENNINGS, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF LAKE ARTHUR WATER SYSTEM
LAKE ARTHUR, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF WELSH WATER SYSTEM
WELSH, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT
WELSH, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JEFF DAVIS WATER DISTRICT 4
JENNINGS, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
JEFF DAVIS WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION 1
LAKE ARTHUR, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF BROUSSARD WATER SYSTEM
BROUSSARD, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF CARENCRO WATER SYSTEM
CARENCRO, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM
LAFAYETTE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF SCOTT WATER SYSTEM
SCOTT, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LPWD SOUTH
DUSON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LPWD NORTH PRODUCTION FACILITY
LAFAYETTE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LPWDN NORTH REGION
LAFAYETTE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF YOUNGSVILLE PURCHASE WS
YOUNGSVILLE, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
MILTON PURCHASE WATER SYSTEM
MILTON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
LAFOURCHE WATER DISTRICT 1
LOCKPORT, LA · Public Water System · 2 contaminants
THIBODAUX WATERWORKS
THIBODAUX, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
GRAMBLING WATER SYSTEM
GRAMBLING, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
RUSTON WATER SYSTEM
RUSTON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
CITY OF DENHAM SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM
DENHAM SPRINGS, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
TOWN OF LIVINGSTON WATER SYSTEM
LIVINGSTON, LA · Public Water System · 1 contaminants
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Louisiana has 215 PFAS contamination sites tracked in our database, sourced from EPA data.
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