BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1017006 · Blanchard, LA · Serves 16,326 people

Health Violations

BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM has 16 health-based violations out of 16 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
16,326
Total Violations
16
Health Violations
16
Source Type
Surface Water

BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1017006) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 16,326 people in Blanchard, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 16 total violations, with 16 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), Contaminant 1008, Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2015–2024.

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)
LA1017006
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Blanchard, LA
Population Served
16,326
Health Violations
Yes (16)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 8 8
Contaminant 1008 6 6
Gross Alpha 2 2

Violation History (16)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Contaminant 1008 Yes Nov 1, 2023
Contaminant 1008 Yes Nov 1, 2023
Contaminant 1008 Yes Nov 1, 2023
Contaminant 1008 Yes Nov 1, 2023
Contaminant 1008 Yes Nov 1, 2023
Contaminant 1008 Yes Nov 1, 2023
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM has 16 health-based violations out of 16 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM serve?
BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM serves 16,326 people in Blanchard, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM have?
BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM has 16 total violations on record spanning 2015–2024. 16 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BLANCHARD WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), Contaminant 1008, Gross Alpha.

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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