Louisiana releases scores for every water system in the state

In the New Orleans metro area, here’s how water systems fared on the LDH scoring system:

• New Orleans Algiers Water Works: B.
• New Orleans Carrollton Water Works: C.
• Three of Jefferson Parish’s water systems scored an A, while Westwego scored a C.
• Plaquemines Parish scored A's and B's, but an F in Port Sulphur.
• St. Bernard scored a B.
• On the Northshore, scores are available for St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Livingston parishes.
• The rest of the state’s water systems can be reviewed on the LDH site.

What they measure: The letter grades look at seven different factors, including water quality violations, infrastructure, contaminants and operations.

• The letter grades also consider organizational management concerns like customer satisfaction and financial stability.

Flashback: The state began grading its water systems after the Louisiana State Legislature passed new rules in 2021, requiring a statewide review.

What’s next: Moving forward, LDH will update its scores annually on May 1.