Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 10 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area

EPA ID: LA1085059 ยท 6,738 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area (LA1085059): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area show 4 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 6,738 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

6,738
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$190K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$54,534
Median Household Income
8,818
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area serves a community with a median household income of $54,534 and an estimated 8,818 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: 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 - Aimwell Area'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
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 - Aimwell Area compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 6 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 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

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 PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $600
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $2,300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,500

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,915
10 years
$19,830
20 years
$39,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,300 (one-time) vs. $19,830 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 - Aimwell Area (EPA ID: LA1085059) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 6,738 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71449 in Many.

Violation History

4 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 7 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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 9, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 9, 2026 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 3, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 21, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2022 Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved

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 6 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 4 Yes
Lead and Copper 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 โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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.

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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 - Aimwell Area (LA1085059) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current health-based noncompliance records for Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area. 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 - Aimwell Area serve?

Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area serves approximately 6,738 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

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

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
58

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper 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 Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area serve?
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area serves approximately 6,738 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area's water source?
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area's service area?
The Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area service area has a median household income of $54,534. 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 - Aimwell Area get its water?
Ebarb Wwks District # 1 - Aimwell Area'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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Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

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

3

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