Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision

EPA ID: LA1103077 ยท 579 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision (LA1103077): 9 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision has 9 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 579 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

579
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
4
Contaminants Flagged
$224K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$65,931
Median Household Income
52,675
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision serves a community with a median household income of $65,931 and an estimated 52,675 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision'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
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

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

Detected Contaminants

How Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper 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.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,850
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $2,000

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 $11,178

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,590
10 years
$21,180
20 years
$42,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,000 (one-time) vs. $21,180 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

Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision (EPA ID: LA1103077) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 579 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 1 addressed, and 8 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 3, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
August 5, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 18, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2022 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 9, 2022 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Addressed (current)
September 24, 2021 Lead and Copper 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 6 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
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 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 Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision (LA1103077) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current health-based noncompliance records for Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision. 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 Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision serve?

Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision serves approximately 579 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Lead and Copper 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 4 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 Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision serve?
Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision serves approximately 579 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision's water source?
Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision's service area?
The Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision service area has a median household income of $65,931. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision get its water?
Ponderosa Ranches Subdivision'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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2

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3

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