Sandy Point 480 Water System
EPA ID: LA1069013 · 654 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sandy Point 480 Water System (LA1069013): 8 past health-based violations, since resolved. Over the tracked period, Sandy Point 480 Water System logged 9 EPA violations - each has been remedied, and the system now supplies 654 people in good standing.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sandy Point 480 Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sandy Point 480 Water System serves a community with a median household income of $41,595 and an estimated 2,467 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 78% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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?
Sandy Point 480 Water System'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Sandy Point 480 Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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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
Sandy Point 480 Water System (EPA ID: LA1069013) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 654 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71411 in Campti.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2023 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2022 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2021 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | Yes |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.00029 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 71411 - Campti
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sandy Point 480 Water System (LA1069013) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sandy Point 480 Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Sandy Point 480 Water System; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Sandy Point 480 Water System serve?
Sandy Point 480 Water System serves approximately 654 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Sandy Point 480 Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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