Historical Compliance Records LA 3 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

New Carroll Water System

EPA ID: LA1123005 ยท 3,507 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for New Carroll Water System (LA1123005): 3 past health-based violations, since resolved. Since the flagged events, New Carroll Water System resolved all 5 violations - compliant today, 3,507 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,507
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
5
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$94K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for New Carroll Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$44,965
Median Household Income
6,241
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The New Carroll Water System serves a community with a median household income of $44,965 and an estimated 6,241 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: 100% 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

New Carroll 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How New Carroll Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 3 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 $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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 $2,100 (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

New Carroll Water System (EPA ID: LA1123005) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 3,507 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71263 in Oak Grove.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 5 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 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
July 13, 2022 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
June 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
June 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
June 7, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
February 21, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 3 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 New Carroll Water System (LA1123005) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New Carroll Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for New Carroll Water System; its 5 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does New Carroll Water System serve?

New Carroll Water System serves approximately 3,507 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.

Where does New Carroll Water System 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 New Carroll Water System'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 New Carroll Water System serve?
New Carroll Water System serves approximately 3,507 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is New Carroll Water System's water source?
New Carroll Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of New Carroll Water System's service area?
The New Carroll Water System service area has a median household income of $44,965. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does New Carroll Water System get its water?
New Carroll 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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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

New Carroll Water System (EPA ID: LA1123005) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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