HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11

PWSID: LA1019119 · Sulphur, LA · Serves 6,915 people

Health Violations

HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,915
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Groundwater

HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 (PWSID LA1019119) 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 6,915 people in Sulphur, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
LA1019119
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Sulphur, LA
Population Served
6,915
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2023
Fluoride Yes Oct 5, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 water safe to drink?
HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 serve?
HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 serves 6,915 people in Sulphur, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 have?
HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 has 3 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HOUSTON RIVER WATERWORKS DISTRICT 11 water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Fluoride.

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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