Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 23 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Village of Georgetown Water Supply

EPA ID: LA1043004 ยท 363 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Village of Georgetown Water Supply (LA1043004): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Village of Georgetown Water Supply has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 363 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

363
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
25
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0009 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$91K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Village of Georgetown Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,910
Median Household Income
5,882
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
60%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Village of Georgetown Water Supply have a median household income of $53,910 and about 5,882 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Village of Georgetown Water Supply'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

35 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 50% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,525

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,765
10 years
$19,530
20 years
$39,060

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,530 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Village of Georgetown Water Supply (EPA ID: LA1043004) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 363 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 20 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
January 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
August 16, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 28, 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
TTHM MCL Violation 20 Yes
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 3 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0009 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

2 of 2 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 Village of Georgetown Water Supply (LA1043004) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Georgetown Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Village of Georgetown Water Supply. 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 Georgetown Water Supply serve?

Village of Georgetown Water Supply serves approximately 363 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Village of Georgetown Water Supply get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 25 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Village of Georgetown Water Supply serve? ▼
Village of Georgetown Water Supply serves approximately 363 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Village of Georgetown Water Supply's water source? ▼
Village of Georgetown Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Village of Georgetown Water Supply's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0009 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Village of Georgetown Water Supply? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Village of Georgetown Water Supply have a median household income of $53,910 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Village of Georgetown Water Supply get its water? ▼
Village of Georgetown Water Supply'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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of Georgetown Water Supply: 23 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1043004/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Village of Georgetown Water Supply (EPA ID: LA1043004) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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