WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1021010 · Grayson, LA · Serves 1,002 people

Health Violations

WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,002
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1021010) 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 1,002 people in Grayson, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2006–2019.

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)
LA1021010
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Grayson, LA
Population Served
1,002
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 5 5
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jul 5, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jul 5, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jul 5, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2016
Fluoride Yes Sep 2, 2014
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jan 1, 2006

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM has 6 health-based violations out of 6 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 WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM serve?
WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM serves 1,002 people in Grayson, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM have?
WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM has 6 total violations on record spanning 2006–2019. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in WARDS 4 & 5 WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, 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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