Water System Report LA

Lawco - Eunice Water System

EPA ID: LA1097022 ยท 15,393 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lawco - Eunice Water System (LA1097022): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Lawco - Eunice Water System has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 15,393 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

15,393
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$165K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lawco - Eunice Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,730
Median Household Income
22,046
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lawco - Eunice Water System serves a community with a median household income of $58,730 and an estimated 22,046 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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

Lawco - Eunice 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
35th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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.

System Overview

Lawco - Eunice Water System (EPA ID: LA1097022) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 15,393 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

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

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Lawco - Eunice Water System (LA1097022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lawco - Eunice Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lawco - Eunice Water System in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Lawco - Eunice Water System serve?

Lawco - Eunice Water System serves approximately 15,393 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Lawco - Eunice Water System 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
116

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Lawco - Eunice Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Lawco - Eunice Water System serve?
Lawco - Eunice Water System serves approximately 15,393 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lawco - Eunice Water System's water source?
Lawco - Eunice Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lawco - Eunice Water System'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 Lawco - Eunice Water System's service area?
The Lawco - Eunice Water System service area has a median household income of $58,730. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lawco - Eunice Water System get its water?
Lawco - Eunice 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lawco - Eunice Water System, LA: Serves 15K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1097022/
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