Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply
EPA ID: LA1029009 ยท 684 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply (LA1029009): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 8 active violations for Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 684 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $38,689 and an estimated 15,136 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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.
๐ง Where Does Your Water Come From?
Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 19 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 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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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply (EPA ID: LA1029009) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 684 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 24 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| August 16, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| February 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 22, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| February 20, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| February 20, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 8, 2023 | Lead and Copper 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 19 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 9 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 7 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 2 | Yes |
| 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0018 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 Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply (LA1029009) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply. 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 Ridgecrest Water Supply serve?
Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply serves approximately 684 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply: 26 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1029009/
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What You Can Do
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