Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 12 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Village of Grayson Water System

EPA ID: LA1021005 ยท 1,461 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Village of Grayson Water System (LA1021005): 11 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 11 active violations for Village of Grayson Water System - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 1,461 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,461
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
16
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00081 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
5
Contaminants Flagged
$90K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Village of Grayson Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,884
Median Household Income
9,696
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Village of Grayson Water System serves a community with a median household income of $50,884 and an estimated 9,696 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Village of Grayson 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Village of Grayson Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 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 9 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 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
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1,404 people
50 violations
B 8 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $400
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 $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,485

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,745
10 years
$19,490
20 years
$38,980

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $19,490 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

Village of Grayson Water System (EPA ID: LA1021005) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,461 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 11 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
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 24, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 11, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 11, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 13, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 9 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 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 โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.00081 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 Village of Grayson Water System (LA1021005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Grayson Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 9 current health-based noncompliance records for Village of Grayson 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 Village of Grayson Water System serve?

Village of Grayson Water System serves approximately 1,461 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Village of Grayson Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Village of Grayson Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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 5 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 Village of Grayson Water System serve?
Village of Grayson Water System serves approximately 1,461 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Village of Grayson Water System's water source?
Village of Grayson Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Village of Grayson Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00081 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Village of Grayson Water System's service area?
The Village of Grayson Water System service area has a median household income of $50,884. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Village of Grayson Water System get its water?
Village of Grayson 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. 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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