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TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,314 people · Louisiana

Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1097007
Violations
34

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

10

Violations (last 5yr)

7

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 2, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 22, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 11, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2023 – July 1, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: February 21, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Failed to issue ongoing public notification

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2022Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2022 – July 1, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021 – July 1, 2024Enforcement: 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 MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM

Is TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of D (27/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 34 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM detected?

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

Does TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM has 34 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include RPT, Other, MR. 9 are health-based violations.

How many people does TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM serve?

TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,314 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM provide?

TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1097007.

How does TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

TOWN OF MELVILLE WATER SYSTEM scores 27/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.