Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 21 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Keatchie Water System

EPA ID: LA1031007 ยท 4,446 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Keatchie Water System (LA1031007): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Keatchie Water System shows 8 open EPA violations in current federal records for approximately 4,446 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,446
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
29
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
6
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,500
Median Household Income
2,639
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Keatchie Water System serves a community with a median household income of $57,500 and an estimated 2,639 residents across its service area.

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Keatchie 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

26 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 38% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Keatchie Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 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 6 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 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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 โ†’

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

Find a certified water filter โ†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,100

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 $6,505

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,920
10 years
$21,840
20 years
$43,680

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,100 (one-time) vs. $21,840 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

Keatchie Water System (EPA ID: LA1031007) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 4,446 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 21 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 7 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 11, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
May 22, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Addressed (current)
April 20, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 14 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 6 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Stage 1 DBP 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
0.001 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 Keatchie Water System (LA1031007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keatchie Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current health-based noncompliance records for Keatchie 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 Keatchie Water System serve?

Keatchie Water System serves approximately 4,446 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Keatchie Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
406

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Keatchie Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP 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 Keatchie Water System serve?
Keatchie Water System serves approximately 4,446 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Keatchie Water System's water source?
Keatchie Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Keatchie Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Keatchie Water System's service area?
The Keatchie Water System service area has a median household income of $57,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Keatchie Water System get its water?
Keatchie 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

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Keatchie Water System (EPA ID: LA1031007) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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