A90/100
BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 12,078 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
LA1079004
Violations
3
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.002 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1999.
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 BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50
Is BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 water safe to drink?
BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 water receives a grade of A (90/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 66 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 detected?
66 contaminants were tested in BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 have any EPA violations?
Yes, BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 has 3 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1999. Violation types include Other, MCL, MR. 1 are health-based violations.
How many people does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 serve?
BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 serves approximately 12,078 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 provide?
BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1079004.
How does BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
BUCKEYE WATER DISTRICT 50 scores 90/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.