Historical Compliance Records LA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Utilities Inc. - French Settlement

EPA ID: LA1063019 ยท 2,313 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Utilities Inc. - French Settlement (LA1063019): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Beyond the 1 historical violation on Utilities Inc. - French Settlement's EPA record, nothing remains open - the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 2,313 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,313
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$215K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Utilities Inc. - French Settlement Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,219
Median Household Income
75,615
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
29%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Utilities Inc. - French Settlement serves a community with a median household income of $69,219 and an estimated 75,615 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Utilities Inc. - French Settlement'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.

Moderate 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

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

Detected Contaminants

How Utilities Inc. - French Settlement compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 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 $2,033
Total Estimated Cost $2,033

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 $2,033 (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

Utilities Inc. - French Settlement (EPA ID: LA1063019) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,313 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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 Utilities Inc. - French Settlement (LA1063019) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Utilities Inc. - French Settlement water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Utilities Inc. - French Settlement; 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 Utilities Inc. - French Settlement serve?

Utilities Inc. - French Settlement serves approximately 2,313 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Utilities Inc. - French Settlement get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Utilities Inc. - French Settlement's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 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 Utilities Inc. - French Settlement serve?
Utilities Inc. - French Settlement serves approximately 2,313 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Utilities Inc. - French Settlement's water source?
Utilities Inc. - French Settlement draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Utilities Inc. - French Settlement's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Utilities Inc. - French Settlement's service area?
The Utilities Inc. - French Settlement service area has a median household income of $69,219. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Utilities Inc. - French Settlement get its water?
Utilities Inc. - French Settlement'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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1

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2

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3

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