A96/100
JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 5,709 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
LA1053012
Violations
1
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.003 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 1999.
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 JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT
Is JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT water safe to drink?
JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT water receives a grade of A (96/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 51 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT detected?
51 contaminants were tested in JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT has 1 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 1999. Violation types include Other.
How many people does JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT serve?
JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT serves approximately 5,709 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT provide?
JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1053012.
How does JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
JEFF DAVIS CENTRAL WATERWORKS DISTRICT scores 96/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.