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Latanier Water Association

EPA ID: LA1079013 ยท 357 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Latanier Water Association (LA1079013): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Latanier Water Association has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 357 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

357
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Latanier Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,210
Median Household Income
14,128
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
73%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Latanier Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $36,210 and an estimated 14,128 residents across its service area. Approximately 73% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 58% 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

Latanier Water Association'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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.

System Overview

Latanier Water Association (EPA ID: LA1079013) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 357 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71302 in Alexandria.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0031 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Latanier Water Association (LA1079013) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latanier Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Latanier Water Association in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Latanier Water Association serve?

Latanier Water Association serves approximately 357 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does Latanier Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Latanier Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Latanier Water Association serve?
Latanier Water Association serves approximately 357 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Latanier Water Association's water source?
Latanier Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Latanier Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Latanier Water Association's service area?
The Latanier Water Association service area has a median household income of $36,210. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Latanier Water Association get its water?
Latanier Water Association'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Latanier Water Association Water Quality Report, LA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1079013/
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