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KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,759 people · Louisiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1031007
Violations
53

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.001 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

25

Violations (last 5yr)

3

Unresolved

20

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 22, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – February 10, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024 – September 25, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 2, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 20, 2024 – July 10, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 15, 2024 – July 25, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – November 25, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 24, 2021 – June 3, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 14, 2021 – May 19, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: May 14, 2021 – May 19, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM

Is KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 53 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM detected?

51 contaminants were tested in KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM has 53 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, RPT, MCL. 27 are health-based violations.

How many people does KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM serve?

KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 3,759 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM provide?

KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1031007.

How does KEATCHIE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

KEATCHIE 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.