Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

City of St Martinville Water System

EPA ID: LA1099007 ยท 7,263 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of St Martinville Water System (LA1099007): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Right now, City of St Martinville Water System shows 3 EPA violations marked active and unresolved - the provider continues to supply approximately 7,263 residents while each finding awaits closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

C ยท 67
Avg Safety Score
7,263
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
7
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
3
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for City of St Martinville Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary - Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$46,690
Median Household Income
19,159
Service Area Population
91%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The City of St Martinville Water System serves a community with a median household income of $46,690 and an estimated 19,159 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 91% 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

City of St Martinville 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

53 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How City of St Martinville Water System compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 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 1 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 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP 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. 4 detections recorded. 2 exceed federal EPA limits (4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS).

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.

Find a certified water filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

B 0 violations
1 violation
2 violations
14 violations
South Monroe Ws Gowc
7,335 people
A 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,800
PFAS Treatment $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 $7,455

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
$8,895
10 years
$17,790
20 years
$35,580

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $17,790 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

City of St Martinville Water System (EPA ID: LA1099007) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 7,263 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 70582 in Saint Martinville.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: C (67/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 1 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
November 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
November 27, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
November 27, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 24, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 1, 2021 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
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 5 Yes
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 Yes

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
0.002 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.

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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.

  • 70582 - Saint Martinville

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of St Martinville Water System (LA1099007) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is City of St Martinville Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for City of St Martinville 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 City of St Martinville Water System serve?

City of St Martinville Water System serves approximately 7,263 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does City of St Martinville 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
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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from City of St Martinville Water System safe to drink?
City of St Martinville Water System has a C safety grade based on 7 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits - independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in City of St Martinville Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Contaminant 0700, Stage 2 DBP 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 City of St Martinville Water System serve?
City of St Martinville Water System serves approximately 7,263 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is City of St Martinville Water System's water source?
City of St Martinville Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in City of St Martinville 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 City of St Martinville Water System's service area?
The City of St Martinville Water System service area has a median household income of $46,690. EPA EJScreen data classifies 91% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does City of St Martinville Water System get its water?
City of St Martinville 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.

How to cite this page

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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

City of St Martinville Water System (EPA ID: LA1099007) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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