Ward 3 Water Association
EPA ID: LA1067016 · 1,662 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ward 3 Water Association (LA1067016): 13 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Ward 3 Water Association, 13 open violations, 1,662 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Ward 3 Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Ward 3 Water Association have a median household income of $42,223 and about 21,888 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 75% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Ward 3 Water Association'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.
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
Ward 3 Water Association (EPA ID: LA1067016) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,662 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: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2023 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 10, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 2, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 19, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 13, 2021 | Groundwater Rule | 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 | 13 | Yes |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 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 | 2023-12-31 |
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 Ward 3 Water Association (LA1067016) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ward 3 Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 12 current health-based noncompliance records for Ward 3 Water Association. 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 Ward 3 Water Association serve?
Ward 3 Water Association serves approximately 1,662 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Ward 3 Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ward 3 Water Association (LA): 16 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1067016/
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