City of Lake Providence Water System
EPA ID: LA1035002 · 5,850 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for City of Lake Providence Water System (LA1035002): 17 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In the federal compliance data used here, City of Lake Providence Water System has 17 violations listed as open; the utility serves approximately 5,850 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Lake Providence Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with City of Lake Providence Water System have a median household income of $25,987 and about 6,500 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
City of Lake Providence Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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.
System Overview
City of Lake Providence Water System (EPA ID: LA1035002) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 5,850 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71254 in Lake Providence.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 13 resolved, 0 archived, 5 addressed, and 12 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 9, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 9, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 9, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 9, 2026 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 20, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 7, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 14, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 30, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 22 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
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 | 2025-12-31 |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 71254 - Lake Providence
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for City of Lake Providence Water System (LA1035002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Lake Providence Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 16 current health-based noncompliance records for City of Lake Providence 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 City of Lake Providence Water System serve?
City of Lake Providence Water System serves approximately 5,850 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does City of Lake Providence Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: No PFAS Reported Above Reporting Levels
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were reported above UCMR5 minimum reporting levels.
EPA's April 2024 PFAS rule sets MCLs of 4 ppt for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt for PFHxS, PFNA and HFPO-DA (GenX); water systems must comply from 2029. Other PFAS compounds have no individual federal MCL. A state standard is shown only where this system's state has its own enforceable PFAS limit. Detection results are EPA UCMR5 samples, not a measurement at your tap.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Lake Providence Water System: 23 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1035002/
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