Sardis Water System
EPA ID: LA1111021 · 1,404 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Sardis Water System (LA1111021): 27 unresolved EPA violations on record. Federal compliance records for Sardis Water System list 27 open violations that have not yet been resolved - the utility serves approximately 1,404 people, and each outstanding finding remains logged and active in the EPA enforcement database.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Sardis Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Sardis Water System serves a community with a median household income of $33,399 and an estimated 2,621 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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?
Sardis Water System'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 Sardis Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 22 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Sardis Water System (EPA ID: LA1111021) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,404 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71222 in Bernice.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 21 archived, 25 addressed, and 2 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 10, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| January 1, 2026 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 23, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 19, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| March 6, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 9, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| September 12, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| June 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| May 7, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Archived |
| March 9, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 8, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 8, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 8, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Disinfection Byproducts | 22 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 17 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 11 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
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.
- 71222 - Bernice
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Sardis Water System (LA1111021) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sardis Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 11 current health-based noncompliance records for Sardis Water System. 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 Sardis Water System serve?
Sardis Water System serves approximately 1,404 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Sardis Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Sardis Water System (LA): 32 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1111021/
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