BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1065005 · Delhi, LA · Serves 1,041 people

Health Violations

BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM has 16 health-based violations out of 16 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,041
Total Violations
16
Health Violations
16
Source Type
Groundwater

BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1065005) 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 1,041 people in Delhi, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 16 total violations, with 16 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2011–2020.

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)
LA1065005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Delhi, LA
Population Served
1,041
Health Violations
Yes (16)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 14 14
Fluoride 2 2

Violation History (16)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Apr 12, 2020
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2016
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2014
Fluoride Yes Dec 8, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions

Is BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM has 16 health-based violations out of 16 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 BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM serve?
BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM serves 1,041 people in Delhi, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM have?
BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM has 16 total violations on record spanning 2011–2020. 16 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in BAYOU MACON WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Fluoride.

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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