Historical Compliance Records LA 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Village of Simsboro Water System

EPA ID: LA1061018 ยท 1,083 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Village of Simsboro Water System (LA1061018): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 1 violation logged for Village of Simsboro Water System carry a resolved status, and around 1,083 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,083
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0022 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$95K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Village of Simsboro Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$37,238
Median Household Income
6,774
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
70%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Village of Simsboro Water System have a median household income of $37,238 and about 6,774 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 70% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Village of Simsboro Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Village of Simsboro Water System (EPA ID: LA1061018) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,083 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 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
May 2, 2023 Groundwater Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Groundwater Rule Other Violation 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0022 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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 available EPA compliance records for Village of Simsboro Water System (LA1061018) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Village of Simsboro Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Village of Simsboro Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Village of Simsboro Water System serve?

Village of Simsboro Water System serves approximately 1,083 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Village of Simsboro Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Village of Simsboro Water System serve? ▼
Village of Simsboro Water System serves approximately 1,083 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Village of Simsboro Water System's water source? ▼
Village of Simsboro Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Village of Simsboro Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0022 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Village of Simsboro Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Village of Simsboro Water System have a median household income of $37,238 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 70% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Village of Simsboro Water System get its water? ▼
Village of Simsboro Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Village of Simsboro Water System (LA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1061018/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Village of Simsboro Water System (EPA ID: LA1061018) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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