C53/100
FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 4,839 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1063005
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
7
Violations (last 5yr)
7
Unresolved
6
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify 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: November 13, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS
Is FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS water safe to drink?
FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS water receives a grade of C (53/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 11 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS detected?
1 contaminants were tested in FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS have any EPA violations?
Yes, FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, MCL. 9 are health-based violations.
How many people does FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS serve?
FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS serves approximately 4,839 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS provide?
FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1063005.
How does FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
FOURTH WARD WATER WORKS scores 53/100 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.