MONROE WATER SYSTEM
PWSID: LA1073031 · Monroe, LA · Serves 57,000 people
MONROE WATER SYSTEM has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.
MONROE WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1073031) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 57,000 people in Monroe, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.
The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Gross Alpha. Recorded violations span 2019–2024.
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)
- LA1073031
- System Type
- CWS
- Water Source
- Surface Water
- Location
- Monroe, LA
- Population Served
- 57,000
- Health Violations
- Yes (3)
What contaminants are in this water system?
| Contaminant | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2 | 2 |
| Gross Alpha | 1 | 1 |
Violation History (3)
| Contaminant | Health | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Alpha | Yes | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Yes | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Yes | Apr 1, 2019 |
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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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