Health Violations Found LA 19 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Belmont Waterworks Inc.

EPA ID: LA1085053 · 2,805 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Within the EPA compliance database, Belmont Waterworks Inc. shows 23 violations still pending resolution — a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 2,805 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

C · 66
Avg Safety Score
2,805
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
36
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
3
Contaminants Flagged

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 9 (2022) to 12 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Belmont Waterworks Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$44,251
Median Household Income
3,829
Service Area Population
76%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Belmont Waterworks Inc. serves a community with a median household income of $44,251 and an estimated 3,829 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 76% 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Belmont Waterworks Inc.'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
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 3% of homes in Sabine Parish, Louisiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Belmont Waterworks Inc. compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 20 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 20 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 14 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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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Comparable Water Systems

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C 7 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $600
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $900

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 $4,595

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,800
10 years
$19,600
20 years
$39,200

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $900 (one-time) vs. $19,600 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

Belmont Waterworks Inc. (EPA ID: LA1085053) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,805 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

19 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 23 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 29, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 15, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
October 30, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
July 21, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
July 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
May 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
April 18, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 6, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
January 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved

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 20 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 14 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 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 →

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
71406 0.003 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Belmont Waterworks Inc. (LA1085053) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belmont Waterworks Inc. water safe to drink?

Belmont Waterworks Inc. has recorded 19 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Belmont Waterworks Inc. serve?

Belmont Waterworks Inc. serves approximately 2,805 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Belmont Waterworks Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
318-256-9510
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Belmont Waterworks Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
ground_water
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Belmont Waterworks Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Belmont Waterworks Inc. Consumer Confidence Report:
According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of 'MEDIUM'.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
1,096
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,805
Reported to Louisiana

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Aesthetic water quality

These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.

pH
8.77
How acidic or basic the water is on a 0-14 scale. Drinking water is typically near neutral.
EPA secondary range: 6.5 – 8.5
Fluoride
0.6 ppm
Utility does not add fluoride
Measured fluoride concentration in parts per million.
EPA secondary MCL: 2.0 ppm

Aesthetic measurements from Belmont Waterworks Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • MCL · TTHM
    Q1 2024
    TTHM MCL LRAA violation Q1 2024
  • MCL · TTHM
    Q2 2024
    TTHM MCL LRAA violation Q2 2024
  • MCL · TTHM
    Q3 2024
    TTHM MCL LRAA violation Q3 2024
  • MCL · TTHM
    Q4 2024
    TTHM MCL LRAA violation Q4 2024

Violations record from Belmont Waterworks Inc. Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Belmont Waterworks Inc. safe to drink?
Belmont Waterworks Inc. has a C safety grade based on 36 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Belmont Waterworks Inc.'s water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Belmont Waterworks Inc. serve?
Belmont Waterworks Inc. serves approximately 2,805 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Belmont Waterworks Inc.'s water source?
Belmont Waterworks Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Belmont Waterworks Inc.'s water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Belmont Waterworks Inc.'s service area?
The Belmont Waterworks Inc. service area has a median household income of $44,251. EPA EJScreen data classifies 76% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Belmont Waterworks Inc. get its water?
Belmont Waterworks Inc.'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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