Northwest Waterworks Lin Park
EPA ID: LA1017093 · 513 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northwest Waterworks Lin Park (LA1017093): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Northwest Waterworks Lin Park recorded 1 EPA violation over the past five years, all of which have since been resolved - the utility is currently in compliance serving 513 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Northwest Waterworks Lin Park Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Northwest Waterworks Lin Park serves a community with a median household income of $56,952 and an estimated 77,657 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?
Northwest Waterworks Lin Park's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Northwest Waterworks Lin Park compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP 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. 3 detections recorded.
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
Northwest Waterworks Lin Park (EPA ID: LA1017093) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 513 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 1 community.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 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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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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Northwest Waterworks Lin Park (LA1017093) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest Waterworks Lin Park water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Northwest Waterworks Lin Park; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Northwest Waterworks Lin Park serve?
Northwest Waterworks Lin Park serves approximately 513 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Northwest Waterworks Lin Park get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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