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St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes

EPA ID: LA1103173 ยท 609 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes (LA1103173): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Unlike many utilities its size, St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes carries a violation-free five-year record - no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 609 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

609
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$260K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$64,168
Median Household Income
13,115
Service Area Population
21%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
31%
Pre-1986 Housing

The St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes serves a community with a median household income of $64,168 and an estimated 13,115 residents across its service area.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes'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.

Low 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

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes (EPA ID: LA1103173) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 609 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 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 Tam Parish - Abita Lakes (LA1103173) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes serve?

St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes serves approximately 609 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes serve?
St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes serves approximately 609 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes's water source?
St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes's service area?
The St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes service area has a median household income of $64,168. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes get its water?
St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). St Tam Parish - Abita Lakes Water Quality Report, LA. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1103173/
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  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1103173/}
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