Fourth Ward Water Works
EPA ID: LA1063005 · 4,839 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fourth Ward Water Works (LA1063005): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Fourth Ward Water Works has 8 violations still 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
Service Area Demographics
The Fourth Ward Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $66,165 and an estimated 11,478 residents across its service area. 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 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.
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
Detected Contaminants
How Fourth Ward Water Works compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 13, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 6 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Lead and Copper 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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