Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 10 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town of Grand Coteau Water System

EPA ID: LA1097001 ยท 1,650 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Grand Coteau Water System (LA1097001): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Current EPA status: Town of Grand Coteau Water System, 2 open violations, 1,650 people served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,650
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
17
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.007 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of Grand Coteau Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$61,976
Median Household Income
7,750
Service Area Population
84%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
67%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of Grand Coteau Water System serves a community with a median household income of $61,976 and an estimated 7,750 residents across its service area. Approximately 67% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 84% 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

Town of Grand Coteau Water System'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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Galvanized Steel or Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of Grand Coteau Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 9 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

20 violations
B 1 violation
A 3 violations
0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,250

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 $6,765

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,885
10 years
$21,770
20 years
$43,540

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,250 (one-time) vs. $21,770 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

Town of Grand Coteau Water System (EPA ID: LA1097001) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,650 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: 15 resolved, 0 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
March 3, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2025 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 4, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 17, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 12, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 17, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 9 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.007 mg/L No N/A

The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.

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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 Town of Grand Coteau Water System (LA1097001) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of Grand Coteau Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Town of Grand Coteau Water System. 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 Town of Grand Coteau Water System serve?

Town of Grand Coteau Water System serves approximately 1,650 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Town of Grand Coteau Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of Grand Coteau Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Stage 2 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 5 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 Town of Grand Coteau Water System serve?
Town of Grand Coteau Water System serves approximately 1,650 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of Grand Coteau Water System's water source?
Town of Grand Coteau Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of Grand Coteau Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.007 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of Grand Coteau Water System's service area?
The Town of Grand Coteau Water System service area has a median household income of $61,976. EPA EJScreen data classifies 84% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of Grand Coteau Water System get its water?
Town of Grand Coteau Water System'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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3

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