Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 40 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb

EPA ID: LA1085043 ยท 1,761 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb (LA1085043): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Pulled from the federal compliance ledger, 2 violations at Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb remain without resolution - the utility delivers drinking water to roughly 1,761 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,761
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
44
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,050
Median Household Income
6,604
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb serves a community with a median household income of $48,050 and an estimated 6,604 residents across its service area. Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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

Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb'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
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 21 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 18 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.08 mg/L
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 21 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 18 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 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 $1,200
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,648

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,825
10 years
$19,650
20 years
$39,300

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $19,650 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

Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb (EPA ID: LA1085043) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,761 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: 3 resolved, 39 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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 11, 2026 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
November 12, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 27, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
November 22, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 21 Yes
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Disinfection Byproducts 18 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 4 No
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 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.

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

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 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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb (LA1085043) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb. 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 Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb serve?

Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb serves approximately 1,761 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Lead and Copper Rule, Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 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 Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb serve?
Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb serves approximately 1,761 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb's water source?
Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb's service area?
The Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb service area has a median household income of $48,050. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb get its water?
Ebarb Wwks District #1 - North Ebarb'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.

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What You Can Do

1

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

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