EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1039003 · Ville Platte, LA · Serves 5,640 people

Health Violations

EAST SIDE 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
5,640
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1039003) 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 5,640 people in Ville Platte, 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). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Gross Alpha, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2009–2024.

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)
LA1039003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Ville Platte, LA
Population Served
5,640
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 4 4
Gross Alpha 1 1
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 16, 2019
Fluoride Yes Feb 16, 2019
Fluoride Yes Feb 16, 2019
Fluoride Yes Dec 21, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
EAST SIDE 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 EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM serve?
EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM serves 5,640 people in Ville Platte, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM have?
EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM has 6 total violations on record spanning 2009–2024. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in EAST SIDE WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Gross Alpha, 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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