Water System Report LA

E Jefferson Ww District 1

EPA ID: LA1051001 ยท 275,163 people served ยท 11 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for E Jefferson Ww District 1 (LA1051001): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring for E Jefferson Ww District 1: clean, five years, 275,163 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 100
Avg Safety Score
275,163
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002651 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$318K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for E Jefferson Ww District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$70,187
Median Household Income
299,124
Service Area Population
47%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
44th
Energy Burden Percentile
78%
Pre-1986 Housing

The E Jefferson Ww District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $70,187 and an estimated 299,124 residents across its service area. Approximately 78% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 47% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

E Jefferson Ww District 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
24th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
55th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

63 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
11 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 85% 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. 21 detections recorded. 4 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.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

B 4 violations
A 22 violations
A 0 violations
W Jefferson Ww District 2
140,264 people
A 1 violation
A 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,827
PFAS Treatment $518
Water Filtration $218
Total Estimated Cost $2,564

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 $2,564 (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

E Jefferson Ww District 1 (EPA ID: LA1051001) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 275,163 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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

This is the average Home Safety Score for 9 of 11 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
0.002651 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)

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 E Jefferson Ww District 1 (LA1051001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is E Jefferson Ww District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for E Jefferson Ww District 1 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 E Jefferson Ww District 1 serve?

E Jefferson Ww District 1 serves approximately 275,163 people across 11 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does E Jefferson Ww District 1 get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
348
Detections
7
Latest sample
4/29/2024
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.6 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.6 ppt โ€” โ€”

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

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

Is water from E Jefferson Ww District 1 safe to drink?
E Jefferson Ww District 1 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?
E Jefferson Ww District 1 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does E Jefferson Ww District 1 serve?
E Jefferson Ww District 1 serves approximately 275,163 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is E Jefferson Ww District 1's water source?
E Jefferson Ww District 1 draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in E Jefferson Ww District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002651 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of E Jefferson Ww District 1's service area?
The E Jefferson Ww District 1 service area has a median household income of $70,187. EPA EJScreen data classifies 47% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does E Jefferson Ww District 1 get its water?
E Jefferson Ww District 1's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). E Jefferson Ww District 1, LA: Serves 275K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1051001/
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  title  = {{E Jefferson Ww District 1, LA: Serves 275K People}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1051001/}
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