Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4

EPA ID: LA1019053 ยท 5,340 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 (LA1019053): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. 7 open EPA findings remain on record at Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 - the utility supplies approximately 5,340 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

5,340
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
9
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$185K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,293
Median Household Income
59,763
Service Area Population
45%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 serves a community with a median household income of $70,293 and an estimated 59,763 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% 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

Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4'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.

Elevated 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,240

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,620
10 years
$19,240
20 years
$38,480

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $19,240 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 (EPA ID: LA1019053) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 5,340 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

6 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 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
October 28, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 28, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 28, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 28, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 28, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 11, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 3, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 6 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper 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
0.002 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 Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 (LA1019053) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current health-based noncompliance records for Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4. 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 Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 serve?

Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 serves approximately 5,340 people across 4 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 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
58

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 serve?
Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 serves approximately 5,340 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4's water source?
Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4'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 Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4's service area?
The Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 service area has a median household income of $70,293. EPA EJScreen data classifies 45% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4 get its water?
Calcasieu Parish Ww District No 4'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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