CASTOR WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1013006 · Castor, LA · Serves 435 people

Health Violations

CASTOR WATER SYSTEM has 19 health-based violations out of 19 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
435
Total Violations
19
Health Violations
19
Source Type
Groundwater

CASTOR WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1013006) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 435 people in Castor, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 19 total violations, with 19 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Recorded violations span 2011–2019.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Louisiana state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
LA1013006
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Castor, LA
Population Served
435
Health Violations
Yes (19)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 9 9

Violation History (19)

Contaminant Health Date
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2012
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Apr 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2012
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2011
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CASTOR WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
CASTOR WATER SYSTEM has 19 health-based violations out of 19 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does CASTOR WATER SYSTEM serve?
CASTOR WATER SYSTEM serves 435 people in Castor, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CASTOR WATER SYSTEM have?
CASTOR WATER SYSTEM has 19 total violations on record spanning 2011–2019. 19 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CASTOR WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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