C52/100
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 3,052 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
LA1105012
Violations
32
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – May 27, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: February 6, 2022 – April 25, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: 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 INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM
Is INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (52/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 32 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM has 32 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serve?
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 3,052 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM provide?
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1105012.
How does INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
INDEPENDENCE WATER SYSTEM scores 52/100 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.