Belah Fellowship Water System
EPA ID: LA1059001 · 1,806 people served · 1 ZIP code
Zero EPA violations over five years — Belah Fellowship Water System has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,806.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Belah Fellowship Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Belah Fellowship Water System serves a community with a median household income of $80,556 and an estimated 7,389 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% 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?
Belah Fellowship Water System'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.
About 1% of homes in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Belah Fellowship Water System (EPA ID: LA1059001) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,806 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71342 in Jena.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
- 71342 — Jena
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Belah Fellowship Water System (LA1059001) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Belah Fellowship Water System water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Belah Fellowship Water System has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Belah Fellowship Water System serve?
Belah Fellowship Water System serves approximately 1,806 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Belah Fellowship Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from Belah Fellowship Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Belah Fellowship Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.