EMC WATER SYSTEM INC

PWSID: LA1079006 · Elmer, LA · Serves 3,135 people

Health Violations

EMC WATER SYSTEM INC has 2 health-based violations out of 2 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
3,135
Total Violations
2
Health Violations
2
Source Type
Groundwater

EMC WATER SYSTEM INC (PWSID LA1079006) 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 3,135 people in Elmer, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 2 total violations, with 2 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Fluoride. Recorded violations span 2023–2023.

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)
LA1079006
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Elmer, LA
Population Served
3,135
Health Violations
Yes (2)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 2 2

Violation History (2)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Jun 20, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 20, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EMC WATER SYSTEM INC water safe to drink?
EMC WATER SYSTEM INC has 2 health-based violations out of 2 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 EMC WATER SYSTEM INC serve?
EMC WATER SYSTEM INC serves 3,135 people in Elmer, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does EMC WATER SYSTEM INC have?
EMC WATER SYSTEM INC has 2 total violations on record spanning 2023–2023. 2 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in EMC WATER SYSTEM INC water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: 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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