ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2

PWSID: LA1093005 · Convent, LA · Serves 7,513 people

Health Violations

ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 has 14 health-based violations out of 14 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
7,513
Total Violations
14
Health Violations
14
Source Type
Surface Water

ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 (PWSID LA1093005) 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 7,513 people in Convent, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 14 total violations, with 14 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity. Recorded violations span 2014–2023.

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)
LA1093005
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Convent, LA
Population Served
7,513
Health Violations
Yes (14)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 10 10
Turbidity 4 4

Violation History (14)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2023
Turbidity Yes Feb 1, 2023
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2015
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 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
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2014
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2014

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 water safe to drink?
ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 has 14 health-based violations out of 14 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 ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 serve?
ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 serves 7,513 people in Convent, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 have?
ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 has 14 total violations on record spanning 2014–2023. 14 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ST JAMES WATER DISTRICT 2 water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity.

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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