Current Noncompliance LA 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of Oakdale Water System

EPA ID: LA1003006 ยท 6,114 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Oakdale Water System (LA1003006): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, City of Oakdale Water System has 1 violation still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 6,114 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,114
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$112K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of Oakdale Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,658
Median Household Income
9,007
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of Oakdale Water System serves a community with a median household income of $46,658 and an estimated 9,007 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

City of Oakdale Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of Oakdale Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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28 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,590

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,795
10 years
$15,590
20 years
$31,180

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $15,590 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

City of Oakdale Water System (EPA ID: LA1003006) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 6,114 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71463 in Oakdale.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
December 28, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 20, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 22, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 17, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
September 17, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
September 17, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
September 17, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 6 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by LA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Oakdale Water System (LA1003006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of Oakdale Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does City of Oakdale Water System serve?

City of Oakdale Water System serves approximately 6,114 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does City of Oakdale Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in City of Oakdale Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does City of Oakdale Water System serve?
City of Oakdale Water System serves approximately 6,114 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of Oakdale Water System's water source?
City of Oakdale Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of City of Oakdale Water System's service area?
The City of Oakdale Water System service area has a median household income of $46,658. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of Oakdale Water System get its water?
City of Oakdale Water System's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

City of Oakdale Water System (EPA ID: LA1003006) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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