Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Doyline Waterworks District 1

EPA ID: LA1119008 ยท 969 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Doyline Waterworks District 1 (LA1119008): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Doyline Waterworks District 1: 8 unresolved violations, 969 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

969
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
12
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0023 mg/L
Max Lead Level
5
Contaminants Flagged
$84K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Doyline Waterworks District 1 Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,234
Median Household Income
3,020
Service Area Population
82%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Doyline Waterworks District 1 serves a community with a median household income of $45,234 and an estimated 3,020 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 82% 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

Doyline Waterworks District 1'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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
50th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Doyline Waterworks District 1 compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment 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 $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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 Property Value Decline $4,175

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$7,090
10 years
$14,180
20 years
$28,360

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,400 (one-time) vs. $14,180 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

Doyline Waterworks District 1 (EPA ID: LA1119008) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 969 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71023 in Doyline.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 8 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
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 22, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 17, 2024 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
February 8, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 6, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 6, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 6, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 6, 2023 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
February 9, 2023 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 29, 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 5 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 3 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

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

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0023 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 Doyline Waterworks District 1 (LA1119008) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Doyline Waterworks District 1 water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 5 current health-based noncompliance records for Doyline Waterworks District 1. 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 Doyline Waterworks District 1 serve?

Doyline Waterworks District 1 serves approximately 969 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does Doyline Waterworks District 1 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
29

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 Doyline Waterworks District 1's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Doyline Waterworks District 1 serve?
Doyline Waterworks District 1 serves approximately 969 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Doyline Waterworks District 1's water source?
Doyline Waterworks District 1 draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Doyline Waterworks District 1's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0023 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Doyline Waterworks District 1's service area?
The Doyline Waterworks District 1 service area has a median household income of $45,234. EPA EJScreen data classifies 82% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Doyline Waterworks District 1 get its water?
Doyline Waterworks District 1'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

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2

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3

Contact your utility

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