WaterZen Rating
Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about West Jefferson Water? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, West Jefferson Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to West Jefferson Water, water samples were taken in 2019 (view all: reporting years: 2016). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Jefferson has multiple water providers: jefferson parish water and West Jefferson Water. This page provides water quality information for West Jefferson Water.
WaterZen Rating
Lead and copper levels in the drinking water of some cities across the United States are too high, potentially creating public-health issues for the people living in those areas.
What about West Jefferson Water? How much lead and copper are in your drinking water? And how do those levels compare to other cities in the state? We examined data from hundreds of cities across the nation to understand and grade your water quality.
As you can see, West Jefferson Water received the best-possible grade because the amounts of contaminants found in the water supply were better than the Public Health Goal and most other water providers we've analyzed.
According to West Jefferson Water, water samples were taken in 2019 (view all: reporting years: 2016). For more details, you can download the annual water-quality report (also known as the Consumer Confidence Report) here.
To take more action to improve your water quality, check out our guides for the various water-testing and filtration options on the market: water pitchers, filtered water bottles, TDS meters, reverse-osmosis filters, under-sink filters, and whole-house water filters.
Jefferson has multiple water providers: jefferson parish water and West Jefferson Water. This page provides water quality information for West Jefferson Water.
Lead and Copper Levels in the Water
Lead and copper contamination of drinking water most often occurs when service pipes corrode. Homes built before 1986 are more likely to have lead pipes, fixtures, and solder.
Lead
No amounts detected.
View details →Copper
The level of Copper is higher than the Public Health Goal and lower than most water providers.
View details →Ranking of Louisiana Cities
How does West Jefferson Water quality compare to other cities in the state?
We compiled and analyzed the levels of contaminant in the water of cities throughout the state, averaged those two numbers for each city, and ranked them accordingly. The grade reflects how each city's overall water quality compares to other cities.
- ACity Of Lake Charles Water
- ACity Of Mandeville Water
- A-City Of Hammond Water
- A-City Of Natchitoches Utilities
- A-Bossier City Water
- B+Calcasieu Parish Water Works District No 1
- B+City Of Alexandria Water Department
- B+Baton Rouge Water
- B+City of Monroe Water
Ranking of Similarly-Sized US Cities
How does West Jefferson Water quality compare to other cities with similar populations?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from water providers which serve similar populations to West Jefferson Water.
- AContra Costa Water District
- ACity of Richmond Water
- AGlendale Water
- A-Augusta Utilities - Augusta Richmond County Water System
- A-Hillsborough County Utilities - Northwest
- A-CVWD (Cucamonga Valley Water District)
- A-City of Shreveport Water
- B+Huntington Beach Water
Ranking of Large US Cities
How does West Jefferson Water quality compare to large US cities?
We've compiled and analyzed contaminant data from the largest water providers in the country (by population served).
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