Historical Compliance Records LA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Folsom Water Supply

EPA ID: LA1103014 ยท 1,992 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Folsom Water Supply (LA1103014): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Looking at the EPA enforcement file for Folsom Water Supply, 1 violation appear in the five-year dataset, but none remain open - the utility has addressed each finding and is in current compliance, with no pending enforcement affecting the 1,992 people in its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,992
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$230K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Folsom Water Supply Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,411
Median Household Income
27,631
Service Area Population
81%
Disadvantaged Population
75th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Folsom Water Supply serves a community with a median household income of $58,411 and an estimated 27,631 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 81% 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

Folsom Water Supply'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Folsom Water Supply compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Folsom Water Supply (EPA ID: LA1103014) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,992 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 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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 13, 2022 Contaminant 0700 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 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

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 Folsom Water Supply (LA1103014) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Folsom Water Supply water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Folsom Water Supply; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Folsom Water Supply serve?

Folsom Water Supply serves approximately 1,992 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Folsom Water Supply 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
174

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 Folsom Water Supply's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Folsom Water Supply serve?
Folsom Water Supply serves approximately 1,992 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Folsom Water Supply's water source?
Folsom Water Supply draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Folsom Water Supply's service area?
The Folsom Water Supply service area has a median household income of $58,411. EPA EJScreen data classifies 81% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Folsom Water Supply get its water?
Folsom Water Supply'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Folsom Water Supply (LA): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1103014/
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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

Folsom Water Supply (EPA ID: LA1103014) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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