Water System Report LA

Lawco - Dequincy Water System

EPA ID: LA1019008 ยท 5,370 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lawco - Dequincy Water System (LA1019008): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Lawco - Dequincy Water System sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 5,370 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,370
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00059 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$195K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lawco - Dequincy Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,170
Median Household Income
8,178
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lawco - Dequincy Water System serves a community with a median household income of $72,170 and an estimated 8,178 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lawco - Dequincy 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% 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
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Lawco - Dequincy Water System (EPA ID: LA1019008) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 5,370 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 70633 in Dequincy.

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
0.00059 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 Lawco - Dequincy Water System (LA1019008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawco - Dequincy Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lawco - Dequincy Water System 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 Lawco - Dequincy Water System serve?

Lawco - Dequincy Water System serves approximately 5,370 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does Lawco - Dequincy Water System 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
116

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?
Lawco - Dequincy Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lawco - Dequincy Water System serve?
Lawco - Dequincy Water System serves approximately 5,370 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Lawco - Dequincy Water System's water source?
Lawco - Dequincy Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lawco - Dequincy Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00059 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Lawco - Dequincy Water System's service area?
The Lawco - Dequincy Water System service area has a median household income of $72,170. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lawco - Dequincy Water System get its water?
Lawco - Dequincy 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.

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