Water System Report LA

Beauregard Water Works District #3

EPA ID: LA1011008 · 24,000 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Beauregard Water Works District #3 has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 24,000 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 71
Avg Safety Score
24,000
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$184K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 92% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2023) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Beauregard Water Works District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$62,027
Median Household Income
40,582
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
68th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beauregard Water Works District #3 serves a community with a median household income of $62,027 and an estimated 40,582 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Beauregard Water Works District #3'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
48th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 63th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,350
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,425

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

Beauregard Water Works District #3 (EPA ID: LA1011008) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 24,000 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (71/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
70652 0.002 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Beauregard Water Works District #3 (LA1011008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beauregard Water Works District #3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Beauregard Water Works District #3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Beauregard Water Works District #3 serve?

Beauregard Water Works District #3 serves approximately 24,000 people across 4 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Beauregard Water Works District #3 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Contact information from Beauregard Water Works District #3 Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

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
348

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
8,766
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2021-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 24,000
Reported to Louisiana

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Beauregard Water Works District #3 Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Louisiana Water Grade: 100/100 (A). No federal or state quality violations. 15 valid customer complaints (max deduction applied). Bonus: 2 qualifying plans (asset management / capacity development).

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Beauregard Water Works District #3 safe to drink?
Beauregard Water Works District #3 earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Beauregard Water Works District #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Beauregard Water Works District #3 serve?
Beauregard Water Works District #3 serves approximately 24,000 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Beauregard Water Works District #3's water source?
Beauregard Water Works District #3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Beauregard Water Works District #3's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Beauregard Water Works District #3's service area?
The Beauregard Water Works District #3 service area has a median household income of $62,027. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Beauregard Water Works District #3 get its water?
Beauregard Water Works District #3'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.
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