Water System Report LA

Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a

EPA ID: LA1079023 ยท 4,992 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a (LA1079023): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a posted zero EPA violations serving 4,992 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,992
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$182K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$62,555
Median Household Income
43,730
Service Area Population
58%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a serves a community with a median household income of $62,555 and an estimated 43,730 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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

Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a'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

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 62% 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 $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,350

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

Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a (EPA ID: LA1079023) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 4,992 people from groundwater sources.

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

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 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 Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a (LA1079023) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a 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 Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a serve?

Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a serves approximately 4,992 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a serve?
Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a serves approximately 4,992 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a's water source?
Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a's service area?
The Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a service area has a median household income of $62,555. EPA EJScreen data classifies 58% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a get its water?
Kolin Ruby Wise Waterwork District 11 a'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.

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