When: September 20, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023 – January 4, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: August 7, 2023Rule: 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: January 14, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021 – August 4, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021 – January 4, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021 – October 29, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021 – August 15, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021 – August 4, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 30, 2021Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – July 14, 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 LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM
Is LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 40 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM detected?
32 contaminants were tested in LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Copper (90th percentile), Lead (90th percentile). 1 exceed EPA legal limits (MCLs). 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM has 40 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include RPT, TT, Other. 26 are health-based violations.
How many people does LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM serve?
LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 5,850 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM provide?
LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1035002.
How does LAKE PROVIDENCE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
LAKE PROVIDENCE 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.