B73/100
WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 1,410 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1079037
Violations
11
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
6
Violations (last 5yr)
1
Unresolved
3
Health-Related
TIER 3Unresolved
Monitoring / Reporting Violation
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 20, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Resolved
Surface water treatment technique failure
When: July 1, 2022 – June 27, 2022Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: January 7, 2022 – June 28, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: December 2, 2021 – February 17, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: December 2, 2021 – February 17, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: December 2, 2021 – February 17, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence 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 WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES
Is WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES water safe to drink?
WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES water receives a grade of B (73/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES detected?
1 contaminants were tested in WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES have any EPA violations?
Yes, WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES has 11 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MR, Other, TT. 4 are health-based violations.
How many people does WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES serve?
WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES serves approximately 1,410 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES provide?
WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1079037.
How does WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
WARD 6 WATER ASSOCIATION OF RAPIDES scores 73/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.