SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED

PWSID: LA1015044 · Coushatta, LA · Serves 2,850 people

Health Violations

SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED has 20 health-based violations out of 20 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,850
Total Violations
20
Health Violations
20
Source Type
Groundwater

SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED (PWSID LA1015044) 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 2,850 people in Coushatta, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 20 total violations, with 20 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228, Fluoride, Barium. Recorded violations span 2011–2021.

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)
LA1015044
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Coushatta, LA
Population Served
2,850
Health Violations
Yes (20)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 8 8
Fluoride 6 6
Barium 6 6

Violation History (20)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jun 2, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jun 2, 2021
Fluoride Yes Jun 2, 2021
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 11, 2020
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 11, 2020
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 11, 2020
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2018
Barium Yes Oct 1, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 31, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 31, 2018
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2018
Barium Yes Jul 1, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 11, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 11, 2018
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2018
Barium Yes Jan 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Aug 2, 2015
Fluoride Yes Aug 2, 2015
Fluoride Yes Apr 8, 2011
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 11, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED water safe to drink?
SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED has 20 health-based violations out of 20 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 SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED serve?
SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED serves 2,850 people in Coushatta, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED have?
SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED has 20 total violations on record spanning 2011–2021. 20 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SLIGO WATER SYSTEM INCORPORATED water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228, Fluoride, Barium.

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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