Village of Sikes Water System
EPA ID: LA1127010 · 639 people served · 1 ZIP code
EPA compliance records for Village of Sikes Water System show 31 unresolved violations — findings that remain open and are tracked at the federal level, covering a service territory of approximately 639 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 7 (2024) to 8 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Village of Sikes Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary — Grade C
Service Area Demographics
The Village of Sikes Water System serves a community with a median household income of $40,167 and an estimated 478 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?
Village of Sikes 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.
About 1% of homes in Winn Parish, Louisiana rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Village of Sikes Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 11 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Lead and Copper Rule at 10 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 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
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.
System Overview
Village of Sikes Water System (EPA ID: LA1127010) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 639 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71473 in Sikes.
Average Home Safety Score: C (66/100)
Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.
Violation History
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2025 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| April 29, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| January 15, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| December 18, 2024 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| November 6, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 31, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring | Resolved |
| April 20, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| February 15, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| January 1, 2024 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| October 31, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
| October 1, 2023 | Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Health-based | Unresolved |
| August 5, 2023 | Lead and Copper Rule | Monitoring | Unresolved |
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 | 11 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 10 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 8 | Yes |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 1 | No |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 1 | 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 →
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)
Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water, people who frequently shower in chlorinated water.
Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:
| ZIP Code | Lead Level | Exceeds Limit | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71473 | 0.002 mg/L | No | N/A |
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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ZIP Codes Served
- 71473 — Sikes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Village of Sikes Water System (LA1127010) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Village of Sikes Water System water safe to drink?
Village of Sikes Water System has recorded 21 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.
How many people does Village of Sikes Water System serve?
Village of Sikes Water System serves approximately 639 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Village of Sikes Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Contact Your Water Utility
Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.
Contact information from Village Of Sikes Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Water Source & Treatment
Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.
Source: Village Of Sikes Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.
Treatment regime
How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.
Treatment chemicals and what each one does
Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.
Watershed exposure sources reported
Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.
Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Village Of Sikes Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.
Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.
Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.
Aesthetic water quality
These measurements describe the look, taste, and feel of the water this utility delivers. They are not contaminant violations — they sit alongside federal Secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (SMCLs) which the EPA publishes as non-enforceable guidance.
Aesthetic measurements from Village Of Sikes Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
Aesthetic measurements are reported by the utility from its annual sampling. EPA Secondary MCLs are advisory thresholds — values outside them indicate aesthetic concerns such as taste or appearance, not health violations. Federal contaminant testing is shown in the sections above.
Notable events and violations
This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.
Federal compliance violations on record
These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).
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CCR REPORT · CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RULE6/30/2023 - 2/13/2024
Failure to distribute Consumer Confidence Report on time
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM12/31/2023 - 3/30/2024
Total trihalomethanes exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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MCL, LRAA · TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)12/31/2023 - 3/30/2024
Haloacetic acids exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION · PUBLIC NOTICE12/31/2023 - 3/30/2024
Failure to issue required public notice
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM3/31/2024 - 6/29/2024
Total trihalomethanes exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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MCL, LRAA · TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)3/31/2024 - 6/29/2024
Haloacetic acids exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION · PUBLIC NOTICE3/31/2024 - 6/29/2024
Failure to issue required public notice
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM6/30/2024 - 9/29/2024
Total trihalomethanes exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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MCL, LRAA · TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)6/30/2024 - 9/29/2024
Haloacetic acids exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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PUBLIC NOTICE RULE LINKED TO VIOLATION · PUBLIC NOTICE6/30/2024 - 9/29/2024
Failure to issue required public notice
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CCR REPORT · CONSUMER CONFIDENCE RULE6/30/2024
Failure to distribute Consumer Confidence Report on time
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MCL, LRAA · TTHM9/30/2024 - 12/30/2024
Total trihalomethanes exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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MCL, LRAA · TOTAL HALOACETIC ACIDS (HAA5)9/30/2024 - 12/30/2024
Haloacetic acids exceeded the maximum contaminant level
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LSL INVENTORY-INITIAL · LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS10/16/2024 - 1/8/2025
Failure to submit initial lead service line inventory
Violations record from Village Of Sikes Water System Consumer Confidence Report.
Notable events from the utility's CCR
These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.
- HAA5 LRAA 220-225 ppb — far exceeding MCL of 60 ppb across all quarters
- TTHM LRAA 153-154 ppb — far exceeding MCL of 80 ppb across all quarters
- Unresolved standby power deficiency at Well 1 and Well 2 (identified 9/16/2021)
ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.
Frequently Asked Questions
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