DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1015050 · Benton, LA · Serves 2,304 people

Health Violations

DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
2,304
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1015050) 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 2,304 people in Benton, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2024–2024.

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)
LA1015050
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Benton, LA
Population Served
2,304
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2024
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jan 1, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM serve?
DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM serves 2,304 people in Benton, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM have?
DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM has 4 total violations on record spanning 2024–2024. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in DOGWOOD SOUTH WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

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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