SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1015029 · Elm Grove, LA · Serves 1,755 people

Health Violations

SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,755
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Groundwater

SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1015029) 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 1,755 people in Elm Grove, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2008–2024.

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)
LA1015029
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elm Grove, LA
Population Served
1,755
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 6
E. coli 4 4
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1
Fluoride 1 1

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Aug 22, 2024
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2021
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2020
E. coli Yes Jul 1, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Nov 1, 2015
Fluoride Yes Apr 27, 2011
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM has 12 health-based violations out of 12 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 SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM serve?
SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM serves 1,755 people in Elm Grove, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM have?
SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM has 12 total violations on record spanning 2008–2024. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SOUTH BOSSIER WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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