JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1049010 · Jonesboro, LA · Serves 6,231 people

Health Violations

JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM has 44 health-based violations out of 44 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,231
Total Violations
44
Health Violations
44
Source Type
Groundwater

JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1049010) 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 6,231 people in Jonesboro, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 44 total violations, with 44 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR), Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2012–2025.

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)
LA1049010
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Jonesboro, LA
Population Served
6,231
Health Violations
Yes (44)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 41 41
Total Coliform (RTCR) 2 2
Gross Alpha 1 1

Violation History (44)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Sep 15, 2025
Fluoride Yes Sep 15, 2025
Fluoride Yes Sep 15, 2025
Fluoride Yes Sep 15, 2025
Fluoride Yes Sep 15, 2025
Gross Alpha Yes Oct 17, 2024
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 16, 2023
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Feb 1, 2018
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Fluoride Yes Oct 21, 2012

Frequently Asked Questions

Is JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM has 44 health-based violations out of 44 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 JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM serve?
JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM serves 6,231 people in Jonesboro, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM have?
JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM has 44 total violations on record spanning 2012–2025. 44 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in JONESBORO WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR), 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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