Historical Compliance Records LA 4 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau

EPA ID: LA1045002 ยท 8,775 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau (LA1045002): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Although 4 violations appeared on Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau's record, each is listed as resolved; the system serves about 8,775 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

8,775
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.008 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2023-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$207K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$75,935
Median Household Income
54,256
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
54%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau have a median household income of $75,935 and about 54,256 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 54% 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

Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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8,534 people
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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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau (EPA ID: LA1045002) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 8,775 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
May 2, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
May 2, 2022 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved
May 2, 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
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 4 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.008 mg/L No 2023-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau (LA1045002) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau serve?

Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau serves approximately 8,775 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau 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.

Samples collected
58

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) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 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 Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau serve? ▼
Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau serves approximately 8,775 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau's water source? ▼
Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.008 mg/L (sample period ending 2023-12-31). 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 Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau have a median household income of $75,935 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 54% 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 Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau get its water? ▼
Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau: 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1045002/
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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

Iberia Water Works District 3 - Coteau (EPA ID: LA1045002) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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