LUTCHER WATERWORKS

PWSID: LA1093003 · Lutcher, LA · Serves 4,781 people

Health Violations

LUTCHER WATERWORKS has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,781
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Surface Water

LUTCHER WATERWORKS (PWSID LA1093003) 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 4,781 people in Lutcher, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 12 total violations, with 12 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2018–2023.

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)
LA1093003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Lutcher, LA
Population Served
4,781
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 1
Atrazine 1 1

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2023
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Yes Jul 1, 2019
Atrazine Yes Jan 1, 2019
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LUTCHER WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
LUTCHER WATERWORKS has 12 health-based violations out of 12 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does LUTCHER WATERWORKS serve?
LUTCHER WATERWORKS serves 4,781 people in Lutcher, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does LUTCHER WATERWORKS have?
LUTCHER WATERWORKS has 12 total violations on record spanning 2018–2023. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in LUTCHER WATERWORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Atrazine.

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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