Water System Report LA

Intracoastal Water System East

EPA ID: LA1047030 · 2,940 people served · 5 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Intracoastal Water System East (LA1047030): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Intracoastal Water System East reported no EPA violations for its service population of 2,940.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A · 100
Avg Safety Score
2,940
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00084 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$195K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Intracoastal Water System East Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$64,518
Median Household Income
26,702
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Intracoastal Water System East serves a community with a median household income of $64,518 and an estimated 26,702 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Intracoastal Water System East'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 5 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,580
Water Filtration $300
PFAS Treatment $120
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Intracoastal Water System East (EPA ID: LA1047030) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,940 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 2 of 5 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
0.00084 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 Intracoastal Water System East (LA1047030) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Intracoastal Water System East water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Intracoastal Water System East 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 Intracoastal Water System East serve?

Intracoastal Water System East serves approximately 2,940 people across 5 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Intracoastal Water System East get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Intracoastal Water System East safe to drink?
Intracoastal Water System East 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?
Intracoastal Water System East meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Intracoastal Water System East serve?
Intracoastal Water System East serves approximately 2,940 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Intracoastal Water System East's water source?
Intracoastal Water System East draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Intracoastal Water System East's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00084 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Intracoastal Water System East's service area?
The Intracoastal Water System East service area has a median household income of $64,518. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Intracoastal Water System East get its water?
Intracoastal Water System East'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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