Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 5 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Indian Village Water System

EPA ID: LA1073058 ยท 2,082 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Indian Village Water System (LA1073058): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Tallying the federal enforcement file for Indian Village Water System yields 1 open violation that has not been formally closed - each finding sits in the EPA database while the utility continues to deliver water to approximately 2,082 residents and works through the required corrective action process.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,082
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Indian Village Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,053
Median Household Income
9,849
Service Area Population
60%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Indian Village Water System serves a community with a median household income of $53,053 and an estimated 9,849 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 60% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Indian Village 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 45% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Indian Village Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 2 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 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

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,100

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,550
10 years
$19,100
20 years
$38,200

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,100 (one-time) vs. $19,100 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

Indian Village Water System (EPA ID: LA1073058) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,082 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
February 10, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 2 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

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 Indian Village Water System (LA1073058) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Village Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Indian Village Water System. 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 Indian Village Water System serve?

Indian Village Water System serves approximately 2,082 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Indian Village Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Indian Village Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 contaminants 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 Indian Village Water System serve?
Indian Village Water System serves approximately 2,082 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Indian Village Water System's water source?
Indian Village Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Indian Village Water System's service area?
The Indian Village Water System service area has a median household income of $53,053. EPA EJScreen data classifies 60% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Indian Village Water System get its water?
Indian Village 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Indian Village Water System (LA): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1073058/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Indian Village Water System (EPA ID: LA1073058) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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