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UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,626 people · Louisiana

Water Source

Groundwater

County

—

System ID

LA1111015

Violations

171

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

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 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 29, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Reporting violation

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

When: October 17, 2024 – October 23, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Resolved

Treatment technique violation

When: October 17, 2024 – December 6, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Resolved

Maximum contaminant level violation

When: August 10, 2024 – September 3, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 27, 2024 – June 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: January 27, 2024 – June 1, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 7, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: January 27, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

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

When: November 30, 2022 – May 11, 2023Rule: 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 UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1

Is UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 water safe to drink?

UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 171 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 detected?

1 contaminants were tested in UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 have any EPA violations?

Yes, UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 has 171 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, RPT. 55 are health-based violations.

How many people does UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 serve?

UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 serves approximately 1,626 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 provide?

UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1111015.

How does UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 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.