When: August 17, 2022 – December 19, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022 – March 27, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued
TIER 2Unresolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: July 12, 2022Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2021 – November 24, 2021Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: April 17, 2021 – May 21, 2021Rule: 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 TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM
Is TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 1 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 47 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM detected?
2 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU 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 TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM has 47 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MR, RPT. 21 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM serve?
TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,650 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM provide?
TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1097001.
How does TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
TOWN OF GRAND COTEAU 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.