When: March 4, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 1, 2022 – October 31, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Failed to complete routine monitoring
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved
Missed required monitoring deadline
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: September 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Surface Water Treatment RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: October 27, 2021 – June 30, 2021Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – June 15, 2022Enforcement: 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 FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY
Is FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY water safe to drink?
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 123 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY detected?
32 contaminants were tested in FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY have any EPA violations?
Yes, FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY has 123 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, TT, MCL. 69 are health-based violations.
How many people does FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY serve?
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY serves approximately 8,325 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY provide?
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is LA1101003.
How does FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
FRANKLIN WATER SUPPLY 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.