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EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,455 people · Louisiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1031005
Violations
56

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

20

Violations (last 5yr)

11

Unresolved

13

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 20, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: September 12, 2024 – February 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: July 11, 2024 – February 10, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 27, 2024 – May 30, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 1, 2024 – July 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 19, 2023 – July 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 25, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 25, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 25, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 25, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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 DESOTO WATER SYSTEM

Is EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

EAST DESOTO 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 DESOTO WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM has 56 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, MR, RPT. 32 are health-based violations.

How many people does EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM serve?

EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,455 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM provide?

EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1031005.

How does EAST DESOTO WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

EAST DESOTO 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.