Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 26 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

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

684
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
38
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0018 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$100K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,689
Median Household Income
15,136
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 19 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 7 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

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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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 $1,200
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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 $5,000

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,000
10 years
$20,000
20 years
$40,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,650 (one-time) vs. $20,000 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 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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

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

What contaminants are in Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700. 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 Ridgecrest Water Supply serve?
Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply serves approximately 684 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply's water source?
Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0018 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply's service area?
The Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply service area has a median household income of $38,689. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA 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

1

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2

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3

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