TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1043005 · Montgomery, LA · Serves 1,317 people

Health Violations

TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM has 15 health-based violations out of 15 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,317
Total Violations
15
Health Violations
15
Source Type
Groundwater

TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1043005) 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 1,317 people in Montgomery, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 15 total violations, with 15 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 4 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, E. coli, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2011–2024.

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)
LA1043005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Montgomery, LA
Population Served
1,317
Health Violations
Yes (15)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 9 9
E. coli 3 3
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (15)

Contaminant Health Date
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Fluoride Yes Sep 23, 2024
Fluoride Yes Sep 23, 2024
Fluoride Yes Sep 23, 2024
Fluoride Yes Sep 23, 2024
Fluoride Yes Sep 27, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 27, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 27, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 27, 2019
Fluoride Yes Sep 27, 2019
E. coli Yes Mar 4, 2017
E. coli Yes Mar 4, 2017
E. coli Yes Mar 4, 2017
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2012
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM has 15 health-based violations out of 15 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 TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM serve?
TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM serves 1,317 people in Montgomery, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM have?
TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM has 15 total violations on record spanning 2011–2024. 15 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWN OF MONTGOMERY WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 4 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, E. coli, 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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