Water System Report LA

Colyell Community Water

EPA ID: LA1063003 · 4,544 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Colyell Community Water — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 4,544 residents.

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

4,544
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 1 (2023) to 3 (2024). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$77,129
Median Household Income
96,981
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
26%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Colyell Community Water serves a community with a median household income of $77,129 and an estimated 96,981 residents across its service area.

💧 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

About 1% of homes in Livingston Parish, Louisiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

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

19 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
46 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 29% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

C 12 violations
B 1 violation
0 violations
United Water System
4,446 people
B 3 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $2,267
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $2,367

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

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

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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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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?

Based on EPA records, Colyell Community Water has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Colyell Community Water serve?

Colyell Community Water serves approximately 4,544 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Colyell Community Water 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
225-698-3739
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 Colyell Community Water 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: Colyell Community Water 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
1,186
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: 4,544
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?
Colyell Community Water meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Colyell Community Water serve?
Colyell Community Water serves approximately 4,544 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
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 $77,129. 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.
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