Hickory Grove Water System
EPA ID: LA1081010 · 570 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hickory Grove Water System (LA1081010): 5 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Hickory Grove Water System number 5 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 570 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hickory Grove Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Hickory Grove Water System have a median household income of $45,413 and about 7,366 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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?
Hickory Grove Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Hickory Grove Water System (EPA ID: LA1081010) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 570 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71019 in Coushatta.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 3 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| February 11, 2026 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 8, 2026 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 13, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| August 16, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 4 | No |
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
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.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. 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 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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 71019 - Coushatta
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Hickory Grove Water System (LA1081010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hickory Grove Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Hickory Grove 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 Hickory Grove Water System serve?
Hickory Grove Water System serves approximately 570 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Hickory Grove Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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