Town of Plain Dealing Water System
EPA ID: LA1015016 · 2,346 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Plain Dealing Water System (LA1015016): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Where compliant utilities carry no open actions, Town of Plain Dealing Water System shows 3 active EPA violations in the federal database for a service population of approximately 2,346.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Plain Dealing Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Plain Dealing Water System serves a community with a median household income of $65,833 and an estimated 19,334 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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?
Town of Plain Dealing 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Town of Plain Dealing Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 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.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Town of Plain Dealing Water System (EPA ID: LA1015016) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,346 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 25, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 25, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 25, 2026 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 10, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 6, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 26, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2022 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 4 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 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)
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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 Town of Plain Dealing Water System (LA1015016) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Plain Dealing Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Town of Plain Dealing Water System. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Town of Plain Dealing Water System serve?
Town of Plain Dealing Water System serves approximately 2,346 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Town of Plain Dealing Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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