Health Violations Found LA 26 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont

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

Compliance tracking for Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont shows 23 pending violations logged in the EPA system — the supplier delivers water to approximately 789 residents while those findings remain open.

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

B · 70
Avg Safety Score
789
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
32
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$109K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 13 (2024) to 32 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,182
Median Household Income
8,469
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont serves a community with a median household income of $48,182 and an estimated 8,469 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.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont'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

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.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 27 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 27 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 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule 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 $1,400
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $5,455

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $20,460 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 - 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.

Average Home Safety Score: B (70/100)

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

Violation History

26 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 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based 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 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
May 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2023 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Unresolved
March 21, 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 27 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 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
71419 0.002 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

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 - N Ebarb/belmont (LA1085058) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont has recorded 26 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 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.

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
318-645-7722
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 Ebarb Wwks Dist #1 - N Ebarb/Belmont 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
purchased_belmont_waterworks_inc
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Ebarb Wwks Dist #1 - N Ebarb/Belmont Consumer Confidence Report.

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

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
284
Unknown Material
16
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: 789
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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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
  • PUBLIC_NOTICE · TTHM
    2024
    Public notice issued for TTHM violations

Violations record from Ebarb Wwks Dist #1 - N Ebarb/Belmont 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 Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont safe to drink?
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont earns a B safety grade with 32 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 1 DBP 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 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 - 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 maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont's service area?
The Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont service area has a median household income of $48,182. 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 - N Ebarb/belmont get its water?
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - N Ebarb/belmont'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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3

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