F0/100
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,598 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1073040
Violations
56
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
16
Violations (last 5yr)
7
Unresolved
14
Health-Related
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: July 21, 2023 – December 4, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: July 12, 2023 – December 23, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – April 2, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – June 18, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – June 28, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – June 6, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – April 2, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – June 7, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 2, 2023 – June 28, 2024Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
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 PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT
Is PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT water safe to drink?
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 56 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT detected?
1 contaminants were tested in PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT have any EPA violations?
Yes, PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT has 56 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, TT. 43 are health-based violations.
How many people does PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT serve?
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT serves approximately 2,598 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT provide?
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1073040.
How does PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
PRAIRIE ROAD WATER DISTRICT 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.