Public water system · LA1097010
ActiveCity of Opelousas Water System
Community water system in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
20,388
Service connections
6,790
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-04 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-10-27 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2021-10-27 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2021-10-27 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2021-10-27 | 45 | 0700 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2018-06-08 | 66 | 5000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | 72 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2014-03-01 | 27 | 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-04-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 2002-07-01 | 22 | 3100 | Yes | Archived |
City of Opelousas Water System: frequently asked questions
Is City of Opelousas Water System's water safe to drink?
City of Opelousas Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the LA state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs City of Opelousas Water System?
City of Opelousas Water System (PWSID LA1097010) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the LA state drinking water program.
How many people does City of Opelousas Water System serve?
City of Opelousas Water System reports serving 20,388 people through 6,790 service connections in St. Landry Parish County, Louisiana.
Where does City of Opelousas Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in St. Landry Parish County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eunice Water System (Lawco) | St. Landry Parish | 15,393 | Community | Groundwater |
| Town of Leonville Water System | St. Landry Parish | 9,552 | Community | Groundwater |
| Lewisburg Bellevue Water System | St. Landry Parish | 8,226 | Community | Groundwater |
| Savoy Swords Water System Inc. | St. Landry Parish | 7,326 | Community | Groundwater |
| Plaisance Water System | St. Landry Parish | 6,375 | Community | Groundwater |
| Prairie Ronde Water System Inc. | St. Landry Parish | 6,090 | Community | Groundwater |