Aquifer Evaluation and Protection

Ground Water

Drinking Water/Source Water Protection

Drinking Water/Source Water Programs

Special Projects

Bayou Lafourche Fecal Coliform Project
- Phase 1 - Labadieville to Valentine, LA
- Phase 2 - Donaldsonville to Labadieville, LA

Helpful Links

Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program - conservation and management of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary, estuary education, coastal management
Earth 911 - local information on recycling used motor oil, batteries, electronics
LA Department of Natural Resources - statewide water well registration data file, water well drilling and abandonment regulations (go to SONRIS LITE >> Ground Water Information)
LA Department of Natural Resources - regulation and management of ground water resources, prior notification of well drilling
LA Department of Health - safe drinking water program (public water supplies)
LA Department of Health & Hospitals Drinking Water Watch - information on public water systems statewide
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - source water assessment and protection, drinking water quality
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - private water wells
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Nonpoint Source Pollution Toolbox
U.S. Geological Survey - water resources data and publications

Contact Us

Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality
Office of Environmental Assessment
Aquifer Evaluation and Protection Unit
P.O. Box 4314
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-4314
Phone: (225) 219-3510 Fax: (225) 219-3971
Email: DEQDWPPTeam@LA.GOV

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