Historical Compliance Records LA

Colyell Community Water

EPA ID: LA1063003 ยท 4,544 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Colyell Community Water (LA1063003): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Five years tracked: Colyell Community Water had 1 violation, all cleared, 4,544 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,544
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$181K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Colyell Community Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,122
Median Household Income
12,153
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
24%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colyell Community Water serves a community with a median household income of $65,122 and an estimated 12,153 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Colyell Community Water'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

20 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
45 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 31% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Colyell Community Water compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Colyell Community Water (EPA ID: LA1063003) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 4,544 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 70754 in Livingston.

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
December 18, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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.

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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 the full compliance record for Colyell Community Water (LA1063003) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colyell Community Water water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Colyell Community Water; 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 Colyell Community Water serve?

Colyell Community Water serves approximately 4,544 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does Colyell Community Water get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Colyell Community Water's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Colyell Community Water serve?
Colyell Community Water serves approximately 4,544 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Colyell Community Water's water source?
Colyell Community Water draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Colyell Community Water's service area?
The Colyell Community Water service area has a median household income of $65,122. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Colyell Community Water get its water?
Colyell Community Water'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Colyell Community Water (LA): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1063003/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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