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Town of Jackson Water System

EPA ID: LA1037006 · 2,736 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Jackson Water System (LA1037006): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Town of Jackson Water System, 2,736 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A · 90
Avg Safety Score
2,736
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$225K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Jackson Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$73,500
Median Household Income
15,023
Service Area Population
54%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Jackson Water System serves a community with a median household income of $73,500 and an estimated 15,023 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 54% 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

Town of Jackson 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
37th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Town of Jackson Water System (EPA ID: LA1037006) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,736 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (90/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Town of Jackson Water System (LA1037006) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Jackson Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Town of Jackson Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Town of Jackson Water System serve?

Town of Jackson Water System serves approximately 2,736 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Town of Jackson Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Town of Jackson Water System safe to drink?
Town of Jackson Water System earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Town of Jackson 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 Town of Jackson Water System serve?
Town of Jackson Water System serves approximately 2,736 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Jackson Water System's water source?
Town of Jackson Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Jackson Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Jackson Water System's service area?
The Town of Jackson Water System service area has a median household income of $73,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 54% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Jackson Water System get its water?
Town of Jackson 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.

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