Village of Dubach Water System
EPA ID: LA1061003 · 1,218 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Village of Dubach Water System (LA1061003): 15 past health-based violations, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Village of Dubach Water System, 18 violations appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 1,218 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Village of Dubach Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Village of Dubach Water System serves a community with a median household income of $50,417 and an estimated 3,979 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 40% 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?
Village of Dubach 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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Village of Dubach Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 15 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Village of Dubach Water System (EPA ID: LA1061003) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,218 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71235 in Dubach.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| February 12, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| November 9, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| August 5, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 15 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
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.
- 71235 - Dubach
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Village of Dubach Water System (LA1061003) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Village of Dubach Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Village of Dubach Water System; its 18 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Village of Dubach Water System serve?
Village of Dubach Water System serves approximately 1,218 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Village of Dubach Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of Dubach Water System (LA): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1061003/
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