Lake Ramsey
EPA ID: LA1103139 · 840 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake Ramsey (LA1103139): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. Compliance tracking for Lake Ramsey shows 3 pending violations logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 840 residents while those findings remain open.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Lake Ramsey Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary - Grade A
Service Area Demographics
The Lake Ramsey serves a community with a median household income of $73,736 and an estimated 29,221 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Lake Ramsey'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Lake Ramsey compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Louisiana
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Lake Ramsey (EPA ID: LA1103139) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 840 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (87/100)
This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 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
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 11, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 22, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| September 22, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 15, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 13, 2023 | 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 | 3 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 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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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 Lake Ramsey (LA1103139) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lake Ramsey water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Lake Ramsey. 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 Lake Ramsey serve?
Lake Ramsey serves approximately 840 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Lake Ramsey get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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