Water System Report LA

Beauregard Water Works District #3

EPA ID: LA1011008 ยท 24,000 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Beauregard Water Works District #3 (LA1011008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

24,000
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$178K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,359
Median Household Income
38,023
Service Area Population
53%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
67th
Energy Burden Percentile
41%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Beauregard Water Works District #3 serves a community with a median household income of $64,359 and an estimated 38,023 residents across its service area. Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 53% 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

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
47th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
63th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 50% 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 $1,400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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
0.002 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 Beauregard Water Works District #3 (LA1011008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Beauregard Water Works District #3 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 Beauregard Water Works District #3 serve?

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

Where does Beauregard Water Works District #3 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
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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

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 3 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 $64,359. EPA EJScreen data classifies 53% 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Beauregard Water Works District #3, LA: Serves 24K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1011008/
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