Water System Report LA

Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3

EPA ID: LA1061010 · 2,730 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 2,730 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

2,730
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,205
Median Household Income
38,881
Service Area Population
40%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 serves a community with a median household income of $49,205 and an estimated 38,881 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% 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?

Groundwater

Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3'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

About 2% of homes in Lincoln 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

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

B 5 violations
B 2 violations
A 0 violations
B 3 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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

Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 (EPA ID: LA1061010) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,730 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 (LA1061010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 serve?

Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 serves approximately 2,730 people across 4 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 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.

Phone
318-251-0853
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.

Contact information from Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 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
ground_water
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 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:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,083
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2022-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,730
Reported to Louisiana

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 serve?
Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 serves approximately 2,730 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3's water source?
Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3's service area?
The Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 service area has a median household income of $49,205. EPA EJScreen data classifies 40% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3 get its water?
Lincoln Parish Waterworks District #3'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.
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