Utilities Inc. - Velma
EPA ID: LA1105078 · 1,302 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Utilities Inc. - Velma (LA1105078): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 1 violation logged for Utilities Inc. - Velma carry a resolved status, and around 1,302 people get water from this system.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Utilities Inc. - Velma Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Utilities Inc. - Velma have a median household income of $54,873 and about 22,029 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 60% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Utilities Inc. - Velma's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Utilities Inc. - Velma (EPA ID: LA1105078) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,302 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
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 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique | 1 | Yes |
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 available EPA compliance records for Utilities Inc. - Velma (LA1105078) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Utilities Inc. - Velma water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Utilities Inc. - Velma; 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. - Velma serve?
Utilities Inc. - Velma serves approximately 1,302 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Utilities Inc. - Velma get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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