A88/100
MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,098 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
LA1067009
Violations
4
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
2
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
0
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 2, 2023 – January 26, 2024Rule: 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 MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM
Is MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM has 4 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include Other, MR, MCL. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM serve?
MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,098 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM provide?
MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1067009.
How does MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
MER ROUGE WATER SYSTEM scores 88/100 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.