Historical Compliance Records LA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5

EPA ID: LA1101012 ยท 1,240 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 (LA1101012): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Five years tracked: St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 had 3 violations, all cleared, 1,240 served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,240
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0031 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,741
Median Household Income
22,968
Service Area Population
74%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 serves a community with a median household income of $56,741 and an estimated 22,968 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 74% 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

St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5'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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 64% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

Surface Water Treatment 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. 2 detections 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†’

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
PFAS Treatment $500
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $2,450

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 $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,450 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 (EPA ID: LA1101012) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,240 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Surface Water Treatment 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
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Surface Water Treatment 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
0.0031 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 (LA1101012) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 serve?

St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 serves approximately 1,240 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 2 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 St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 serve?
St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 serves approximately 1,240 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5's water source?
St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0031 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5's service area?
The St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 service area has a median household income of $56,741. EPA EJScreen data classifies 74% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5 get its water?
St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5'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

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St Mary Par Jt Water Sewer Commission 5: 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1101012/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

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3

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