ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1

PWSID: LA1095003 · Laplace, LA · Serves 10,484 people

Health Violations

ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 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
10,484
Total Violations
12
Health Violations
12
Source Type
Surface Water

ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 (PWSID LA1095003) 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 10,484 people in Laplace, 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), Turbidity, Atrazine. Recorded violations span 2014–2019.

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)
LA1095003
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Laplace, LA
Population Served
10,484
Health Violations
Yes (12)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 6 6
Turbidity 4 4
Atrazine 2 2

Violation History (12)

Contaminant Health Date
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Jun 1, 2019
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2015
Turbidity Yes Nov 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2015
Atrazine Yes Oct 1, 2015
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 water safe to drink?
ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 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 ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 serve?
ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 serves 10,484 people in Laplace, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 have?
ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 has 12 total violations on record spanning 2014–2019. 12 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ST JOHN WATER DISTRICT 1 water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Turbidity, 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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