Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 16 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Village of South Mansfield Water System

EPA ID: LA1031014 ยท 933 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Village of South Mansfield Water System (LA1031014): 10 unresolved EPA violations on record. While corrective steps may be in progress, Village of South Mansfield Water System currently shows 10 EPA violations unresolved - serving a population of approximately 933.

Data: EPA SDWIS

933
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
23
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
5
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Village of South Mansfield 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 Village of South Mansfield 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Village of South Mansfield 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Village of South Mansfield Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 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†’

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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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,625

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
$9,980
10 years
$19,960
20 years
$39,920

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,900 (one-time) vs. $19,960 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 South Mansfield Water System (EPA ID: LA1031014) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 933 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71052 in Mansfield.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 9 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 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 20, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 2, 2025 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 24, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 7, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 24, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 7, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 30, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 30, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 30, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 30, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 30, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 30, 2021 Contaminant 0700 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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 South Mansfield Water System (LA1031014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of South Mansfield Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current health-based noncompliance records for Village of South Mansfield 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 South Mansfield Water System serve?

Village of South Mansfield Water System serves approximately 933 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does Village of South Mansfield Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Village of South Mansfield Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 South Mansfield Water System serve?
Village of South Mansfield Water System serves approximately 933 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Village of South Mansfield Water System's water source?
Village of South Mansfield Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Village of South Mansfield Water System's service area?
The Village of South Mansfield 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 Village of South Mansfield Water System get its water?
Village of South Mansfield 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of South Mansfield Water System: 23 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1031014/
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What You Can Do

1

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3

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