SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY

PWSID: LA1103041 · Slidell, LA · Serves 35,547 people

Health Violations

SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY has 24 health-based violations out of 24 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
35,547
Total Violations
24
Health Violations
24
Source Type
Groundwater

SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY (PWSID LA1103041) 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 35,547 people in Slidell, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 24 total violations, with 24 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli. Recorded violations span 1998–2022.

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)
LA1103041
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Slidell, LA
Population Served
35,547
Health Violations
Yes (24)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 20 20
E. coli 4 4

Violation History (24)

Contaminant Health Date
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2022
E. coli Yes Sep 1, 2022
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes May 1, 2015
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Apr 1, 2011
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2009
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2009
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2008
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2008
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2008
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2008
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1998
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 1998

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY has 24 health-based violations out of 24 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 SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY serve?
SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY serves 35,547 people in Slidell, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY have?
SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY has 24 total violations on record spanning 1998–2022. 24 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in SLIDELL WATER SUPPLY water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR), E. coli.

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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