TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1065003 · Tallulah, LA · Serves 8,601 people

Health Violations

TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM has 28 health-based violations out of 28 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
8,601
Total Violations
28
Health Violations
28
Source Type
Groundwater

TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1065003) 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 8,601 people in Tallulah, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 28 total violations, with 28 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, E. coli, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2015–2024.

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)
LA1065003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Tallulah, LA
Population Served
8,601
Health Violations
Yes (28)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 25 25
E. coli 2 2
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 1 1

Violation History (28)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Feb 29, 2024
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Aug 31, 2022
E. coli Yes Aug 31, 2022
E. coli Yes Aug 31, 2022
Fluoride Yes Apr 1, 2018
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2017
Fluoride Yes Nov 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM has 28 health-based violations out of 28 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 TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM serve?
TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM serves 8,601 people in Tallulah, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM have?
TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM has 28 total violations on record spanning 2015–2024. 28 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TALLULAH WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, E. coli, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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