EPPS WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1123001 · Epps, LA · Serves 594 people

Health Violations

EPPS WATER SYSTEM has 19 health-based violations out of 19 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
594
Total Violations
19
Health Violations
19
Source Type
Groundwater

EPPS WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1123001) 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 594 people in Epps, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 19 total violations, with 19 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2013–2025.

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)
LA1123001
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Epps, LA
Population Served
594
Health Violations
Yes (19)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 18 18
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (19)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Fluoride Yes May 7, 2025
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 11, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Jun 9, 2023
Fluoride Yes Aug 13, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 13, 2019
Fluoride Yes Jan 1, 2013

Frequently Asked Questions

Is EPPS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
EPPS WATER SYSTEM has 19 health-based violations out of 19 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 EPPS WATER SYSTEM serve?
EPPS WATER SYSTEM serves 594 people in Epps, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does EPPS WATER SYSTEM have?
EPPS WATER SYSTEM has 19 total violations on record spanning 2013–2025. 19 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in EPPS WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228.

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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