F0/100
EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,829 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1021004
Violations
56
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
4
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
4
Health-Related
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: October 1, 2021 – October 6, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: October 1, 2021 – October 6, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
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 EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM
Is EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 56 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM has 56 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include MCL, TT, Other. 31 are health-based violations.
How many people does EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM serve?
EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,829 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM provide?
EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1021004.
How does EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
EAST COLUMBIA WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.