C58/100
TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,142 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
LA1009014
Violations
14
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
5
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: May 17, 2025 – July 25, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Unresolved
Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)
When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 2Resolved
Treatment technique violation
When: October 17, 2024 – January 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: September 4, 2023 – April 14, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: 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: February 9, 2022 – May 6, 2022Rule: 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 SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM
Is TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (58/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 14 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM has 14 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include Other, MCL, TT. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM serve?
TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,142 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM provide?
TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1009014.
How does TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
TOWN OF SIMMESPORT WATER SYSTEM scores 58/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.