Diversion Water - Bayou Estates
EPA ID: LA1005005 · 450 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Diversion Water - Bayou Estates (LA1005005): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Searching the federal compliance records for Diversion Water - Bayou Estates turns up no EPA violations in any contaminant category the file covers; the utility's service area includes approximately 450 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Diversion Water - Bayou Estates Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Diversion Water - Bayou Estates have a median household income of $81,466 and about 10,093 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Diversion Water - Bayou Estates's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Louisiana
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
Diversion Water - Bayou Estates (EPA ID: LA1005005) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 450 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 70774 in Saint Amant.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 70774 - Saint Amant
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Diversion Water - Bayou Estates (LA1005005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diversion Water - Bayou Estates water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Diversion Water - Bayou Estates 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 Diversion Water - Bayou Estates serve?
Diversion Water - Bayou Estates serves approximately 450 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Diversion Water - Bayou Estates get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Diversion Water - Bayou Estates Water Quality Report, LA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1005005/
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