Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 4 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Westview Water Works

EPA ID: LA1105028 ยท 1,134 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Westview Water Works (LA1105028): 5 unresolved EPA violations on record. EPA compliance records for Westview Water Works show 5 unresolved violations - findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 1,134 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,134
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
6
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Westview Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$48,501
Median Household Income
16,662
Service Area Population
63%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Westview Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $48,501 and an estimated 16,662 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 63% 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

Westview Water Works'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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Westview Water Works compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 2 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 $2,033
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,233

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,233 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Westview Water Works (EPA ID: LA1105028) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,134 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 5 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
January 8, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 16, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 16, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
September 16, 2024 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 16, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 10, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 4 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 2 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.

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 Westview Water Works (LA1105028) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westview Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current health-based noncompliance records for Westview Water Works. 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 Westview Water Works serve?

Westview Water Works serves approximately 1,134 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Westview Water Works 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
58

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 Westview Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Westview Water Works serve?
Westview Water Works serves approximately 1,134 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Westview Water Works's water source?
Westview Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Westview Water Works's service area?
The Westview Water Works service area has a median household income of $48,501. EPA EJScreen data classifies 63% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Westview Water Works get its water?
Westview Water Works'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

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

Westview Water Works (EPA ID: LA1105028) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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