Water System Report LA

Punkin Center Hilltop Ws

EPA ID: LA1049013 · 1,710 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Punkin Center Hilltop Ws (LA1049013): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Punkin Center Hilltop Ws, 1,710 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,710
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$121K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Punkin Center Hilltop Ws Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,300
Median Household Income
9,986
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Punkin Center Hilltop Ws serves a community with a median household income of $48,300 and an estimated 9,986 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% 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?

Groundwater

Punkin Center Hilltop Ws'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Punkin Center Hilltop Ws (EPA ID: LA1049013) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,710 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 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 Punkin Center Hilltop Ws (LA1049013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Punkin Center Hilltop Ws water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Punkin Center Hilltop Ws 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 Punkin Center Hilltop Ws serve?

Punkin Center Hilltop Ws serves approximately 1,710 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Punkin Center Hilltop Ws get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Punkin Center Hilltop Ws meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Punkin Center Hilltop Ws serve?
Punkin Center Hilltop Ws serves approximately 1,710 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Punkin Center Hilltop Ws's water source?
Punkin Center Hilltop Ws draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Punkin Center Hilltop Ws's service area?
The Punkin Center Hilltop Ws service area has a median household income of $48,300. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Punkin Center Hilltop Ws get its water?
Punkin Center Hilltop Ws'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Punkin Center Hilltop Ws Water Quality Report, LA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1049013/
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