HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA

PWSID: LA1109001 · Houma, LA · Serves 11,658 people

Health Violations

HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA has 3 health-based violations out of 3 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
11,658
Total Violations
3
Health Violations
3
Source Type
Surface Water

HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA (PWSID LA1109001) 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 11,658 people in Houma, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 3 total violations, with 3 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM). Recorded violations span 2018–2018.

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)
LA1109001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Houma, LA
Population Served
11,658
Health Violations
Yes (3)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 3 3

Violation History (3)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA water safe to drink?
HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA has 3 health-based violations out of 3 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 HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA serve?
HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA serves 11,658 people in Houma, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA have?
HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA has 3 total violations on record spanning 2018–2018. 3 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HOUMA WATER TREATMENT SERVICE AREA water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM).

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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