Columbia Heights Water District
EPA ID: LA1021003 · 1,965 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Columbia Heights Water District (LA1021003): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Columbia Heights Water District accumulated 3 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 1,965 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Columbia Heights Water District Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Columbia Heights Water District have a median household income of $50,884 and about 9,696 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Columbia Heights Water District's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Columbia Heights Water District (EPA ID: LA1021003) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,965 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0028 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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 available EPA compliance records for Columbia Heights Water District (LA1021003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia Heights Water District water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Columbia Heights Water District; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Columbia Heights Water District serve?
Columbia Heights Water District serves approximately 1,965 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Columbia Heights Water District get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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