C45/100
BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,256 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1025002
Violations
15
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: November 5, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Reporting violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 17, 2024 – November 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – December 5, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM
Is BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (45/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 15 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM has 15 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, RPT, TT. 10 are health-based violations.
How many people does BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM serve?
BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,256 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM provide?
BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1025002.
How does BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
BLACK RIVER WATER SYSTEM scores 45/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.