Town of Colfax
EPA ID: LA1043002 · 2,552 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Colfax (LA1043002): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. 3 open EPA findings remain on record at Town of Colfax - the utility supplies approximately 2,552 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Colfax Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Colfax serves a community with a median household income of $49,353 and an estimated 4,681 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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?
Town of Colfax'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Town of Colfax compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 12 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Louisiana
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
Town of Colfax (EPA ID: LA1043002) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,552 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71417 in Colfax.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 10, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 10, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 10, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 5, 2022 | 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 | 12 | 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 |
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
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.
- 71417 - Colfax
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Town of Colfax (LA1043002) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Colfax water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Town of Colfax. 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 Town of Colfax serve?
Town of Colfax serves approximately 2,552 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Town of Colfax get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Colfax (LA): 12 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1043002/
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