Current Noncompliance LA 21 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont

EPA ID: LA1085058 ยท 789 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont (LA1085058): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 1 violation at Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont, whose service population is approximately 789 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

789
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
26
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0015 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$48,182
Median Household Income
8,469
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
71%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont have a median household income of $48,182 and about 8,469 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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5 violations
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0 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,455

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,230
10 years
$20,460
20 years
$40,920

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $20,460 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont (EPA ID: LA1085058) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 789 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 21 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 Public Notice Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Archived
November 12, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 27, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
February 12, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
November 22, 2024 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 21 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 5 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. 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
0.0015 mg/L No 2025-12-31

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont (LA1085058) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont serve?

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont serves approximately 789 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 26 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont serve? ▼
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont serves approximately 789 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont's water source? ▼
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0015 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont have a median household income of $48,182 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 71% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont get its water? ▼
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont: 26 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1085058/
BibTeX
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

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

3

Contact your utility

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont (EPA ID: LA1085058) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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