Town of Delcambre Water System
EPA ID: LA1113004 · 2,457 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Delcambre Water System (LA1113004): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Town of Delcambre Water System has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,457 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Delcambre Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Delcambre Water System have a median household income of $48,296 and about 37,589 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% 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?
Town of Delcambre Water System'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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Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Town of Delcambre Water System (EPA ID: LA1113004) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 2,457 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 70560 in New Iberia.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 14, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 28, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 2, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 3 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0051 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
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.
- 70560 - New Iberia
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of Delcambre Water System (LA1113004) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Delcambre Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Town of Delcambre 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 Town of Delcambre Water System serve?
Town of Delcambre Water System serves approximately 2,457 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Town of Delcambre Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Delcambre Water System (LA): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1113004/
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