Fourth Ward Water Works
EPA ID: LA1063005 · 4,839 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Fourth Ward Water Works (LA1063005): 8 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Fourth Ward Water Works has 8 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 4,839 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Fourth Ward Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Fourth Ward Water Works have a median household income of $66,165 and about 11,478 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 41% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Fourth Ward Water Works'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.
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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Fourth Ward Water Works (EPA ID: LA1063005) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 4,839 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 13, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| Below the reporting limit | No | 2024-12-31 |
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 Fourth Ward Water Works (LA1063005) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fourth Ward Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current health-based noncompliance records for Fourth Ward Water Works. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Fourth Ward Water Works serve?
Fourth Ward Water Works serves approximately 4,839 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Fourth Ward Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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