Historical Compliance Records LA 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights

EPA ID: LA1105010 ยท 4,281 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights (LA1105010): 1 past health-based violation, since resolved. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 4,281 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

4,281
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$174K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,333
Median Household Income
40,148
Service Area Population
70%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights serves a community with a median household income of $59,333 and an estimated 40,148 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 70% 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

Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
35 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP 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 $1,650
Water Filtration $150
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

Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights (EPA ID: LA1105010) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 4,281 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule 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 1 Yes

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 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 Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights (LA1105010) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights; 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 Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights serve?

Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights serves approximately 4,281 people across 4 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights 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
232

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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. 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 Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights serve?
Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights serves approximately 4,281 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights's water source?
Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights's service area?
The Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights service area has a median household income of $59,333. EPA EJScreen data classifies 70% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights get its water?
Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights'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

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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

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3

Contact your utility

Utilities Inc. - Hammond Heights (EPA ID: LA1105010) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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