Water System Report LA

Ascension Parish Water Works District 2

EPA ID: LA1005001 · 1,353 people served · 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 (LA1005001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 delivers safe water to 1,353 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A · 99
Avg Safety Score
1,353
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$248K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$108,419
Median Household Income
23,585
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
33%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 serves a community with a median household income of $108,419 and an estimated 23,585 residents across its service area.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ascension Parish Water Works District 2'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 47% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 3 detections recorded. 1 exceeds federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,650
PFAS Treatment $150
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,875

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,875 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 (EPA ID: LA1005001) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,353 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (99/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 4 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.004 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.

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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 Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 (LA1005001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 serve?

Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 serves approximately 1,353 people across 4 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 safe to drink?
Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 serve?
Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 serves approximately 1,353 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Ascension Parish Water Works District 2's water source?
Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ascension Parish Water Works District 2's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.004 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ascension Parish Water Works District 2's service area?
The Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 service area has a median household income of $108,419. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ascension Parish Water Works District 2 get its water?
Ascension Parish Water Works District 2'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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