Pine Prairie Correctional Facility
EPA ID: LA1039018 · 900 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Pine Prairie Correctional Facility (LA1039018): 14 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Pine Prairie Correctional Facility | open status in EPA data: 14 violations | people served: about 900.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pine Prairie Correctional Facility Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Pine Prairie Correctional Facility have a median household income of $44,150 and about 22,078 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 86% 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?
Pine Prairie Correctional Facility'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
Pine Prairie Correctional Facility (EPA ID: LA1039018) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 900 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 14 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 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 14, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 22, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-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 |
| October 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| August 30, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 22, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 11, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 10, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 3, 2023 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 21, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| March 16, 2022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0003 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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
3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are 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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Pine Prairie Correctional Facility (LA1039018) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pine Prairie Correctional Facility water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Pine Prairie Correctional Facility. 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 Pine Prairie Correctional Facility serve?
Pine Prairie Correctional Facility serves approximately 900 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Pine Prairie Correctional Facility get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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