Water System Report LA

East Desoto Water System

EPA ID: LA1031005 · 1,455 people served · 1 ZIP code

East Desoto Water System earns a clean bill from EPA monitoring — no violations in five years across a service area of 1,455 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,455
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 3 (2024) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Desoto Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$34,661
Median Household Income
8,827
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Desoto Water System serves a community with a median household income of $34,661 and an estimated 8,827 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Desoto 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in De Soto Parish, Louisiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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:

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $330 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

East Desoto Water System (EPA ID: LA1031005) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,455 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71052 in Mansfield.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for East Desoto Water System (LA1031005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Desoto Water System water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, East Desoto Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does East Desoto Water System serve?

East Desoto Water System serves approximately 1,455 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does East Desoto Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
318-461-3781
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from East Desoto Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
ground
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: East Desoto Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from East Desoto Water System Consumer Confidence Report:
According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'MEDIUM'.

Aesthetic water quality

These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.

pH
8.57
How acidic or basic the water is on a 0-14 scale. Drinking water is typically near neutral.
EPA secondary range: 6.5 – 8.5
Fluoride
0.5 ppm
Utility does not add fluoride
Measured fluoride concentration in parts per million.
EPA secondary MCL: 2.0 ppm

Aesthetic measurements from East Desoto Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • MCL · TTHM
    12/31/2023
    TTHM LRAA MCL violation
  • MCL · TTHM
    3/31/2024
    TTHM LRAA MCL violation
  • MCL · TTHM
    6/30/2024
    TTHM LRAA MCL violation
  • MCL · TTHM
    9/30/2024
    TTHM LRAA MCL violation
  • PUBLIC NOTICE · TTHM
    2024
    Public notice issued for TTHM MCL violation
  • PUBLIC NOTICE · TTHM
    2024
    Public notice issued for TTHM MCL violation
  • PUBLIC NOTICE · TTHM
    2024
    Public notice issued for TTHM MCL violation
  • REPORTING · LSL INVENTORY-INITIAL
    10/16/2024
    Lead service line initial inventory violation
  • REPORTING · LSL REPORTING-INITIAL
    10/16/2024
    Lead service line initial reporting violation

Violations record from East Desoto Water System Consumer Confidence Report.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from East Desoto Water System Consumer Confidence Report:
  • TTHM running annual average exceeded the MCL of 80 ppb; maximum TTHM detected 149 ppb.
  • GWR standby power deficiencies identified at wells 1, 3, 4, and 5.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
East Desoto Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Desoto Water System serve?
East Desoto Water System serves approximately 1,455 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is East Desoto Water System's water source?
East Desoto Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Desoto Water System's service area?
The East Desoto Water System service area has a median household income of $34,661. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Desoto Water System get its water?
East Desoto 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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