GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS

PWSID: LA1061005 · Grambling, LA · Serves 6,000 people

Health Violations

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS has 14 health-based violations out of 14 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,000
Total Violations
14
Health Violations
14
Source Type
Groundwater

GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS (PWSID LA1061005) 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 6,000 people in Grambling, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 14 total violations, with 14 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2002–2025.

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)
LA1061005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Grambling, LA
Population Served
6,000
Health Violations
Yes (14)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 9 9
Total Coliform (RTCR) 5 5

Violation History (14)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes May 1, 2018
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2014
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 2014
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2004
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2004
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS water safe to drink?
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS has 14 health-based violations out of 14 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 GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS serve?
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS serves 6,000 people in Grambling, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS have?
GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS has 14 total violations on record spanning 2002–2025. 14 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in GRAMBLING STATE UNIVERSITY WS 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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