Historical Compliance Records LA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island

EPA ID: LA1063028 ยท 2,676 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island (LA1063028): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 2,676 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,676
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.00098 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$220K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$69,219
Median Household Income
1,497
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island serves a community with a median household income of $69,219 and an estimated 1,497 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island'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

18 yr
Avg Pipe Age
PEX or Copper
Pipe Material
47 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 28% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island 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 $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

Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island (EPA ID: LA1063028) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,676 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 70733 in French Settlement.

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
0.00098 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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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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.

  • 70733 - French Settlement

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island (LA1063028) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island; 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.- Whitehall/ Head of Island serve?

Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island serves approximately 2,676 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island'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.- Whitehall/ Head of Island serve?
Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island serves approximately 2,676 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island's water source?
Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.00098 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island's service area?
The Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island 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.- Whitehall/ Head of Island get its water?
Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Utilities Inc.- Whitehall/ Head of Island: 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1063028/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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