Public water system · LA1037004
ActiveEast Feliciana Rural Water
At a glance
East Feliciana Rural Water (PWSID LA1037004) is an active community water system in East Feliciana Parish County, Louisiana. It reports serving 14,829 people through 4,932 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
14,829
Service connections
4,932
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does East Feliciana Rural Water compare with other water systems in East Feliciana Parish County?
By EPA's size categories, East Feliciana Rural Water is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). East Feliciana Parish County has 10 active public water systems, and East Feliciana Rural Water is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 5.4 times the county average of 2,768 people per system, and accounts for 54% of the 27,684 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Louisiana, the 1,121 active systems average 4,685 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so East Feliciana Rural Water is about 121% above that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Louisiana has 815 active community water systems, 73% of the state's 1,121 active systems. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 966 Louisiana systems (86%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates East Feliciana Rural Water?
EPA lists East Feliciana Rural Water as owned by a local government. The LA state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 6 of the 10 active systems in East Feliciana Parish County (60%) are also owned by a local government.
Does East Feliciana Rural Water have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016. The violations listed here began between September 1997 and June 2016. By type: 8 contaminant level above the legal limit, 3 monitoring and reporting and 1 monitoring. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (5 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-06-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2016-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Haloacetic acids (HAA5)code 2456 | No | Resolved |
| 2011-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-07-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2007-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Average · code 02 | Total trihalomethanes (TTHM)code 2950 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-09-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-05-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2000-04-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1997-09-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
East Feliciana Rural Water: frequently asked questions
Who runs East Feliciana Rural Water?
East Feliciana Rural Water (PWSID LA1037004) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the LA state drinking water program.
How many people does East Feliciana Rural Water serve?
East Feliciana Rural Water reports serving 14,829 people through 4,932 service connections in East Feliciana Parish County, Louisiana.
Where does East Feliciana Rural Water get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does East Feliciana Rural Water have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is East Feliciana Rural Water's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in June 2016. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the LA state drinking water program.
Where can I find East Feliciana Rural Water's water quality report?
As a community water system, East Feliciana Rural Water must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in East Feliciana Parish County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Feliciana Wwks District 7 | East Feliciana Parish | 2,805 | Community | Groundwater |
| Town of Jackson Water System | East Feliciana Parish | 2,736 | Community | Groundwater |
| Town of Slaughter Water System | East Feliciana Parish | 1,920 | Community | Groundwater |
| Dixon Correctional Institute | East Feliciana Parish | 1,700 | Community | Groundwater |
| Eastern Louisiana Mental Health Systems | East Feliciana Parish | 1,600 | Community | Groundwater |
| Village of Wilson Water System | East Feliciana Parish | 744 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “East Feliciana Rural Water, PWSID LA1037004, Louisiana”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/louisiana/east-feliciana-rural-water-la1037004 (data as of October 1, 2026).