Public water system · LA1033030
ActiveZachary Water System
Community water system in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
31,569
Service connections
10,523
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-04-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2013-06-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1997-04-15 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) · code 25 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1995-10-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1991-08-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
| 1991-01-15 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Archived |
All 8 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.
Zachary Water System: frequently asked questions
Is Zachary Water System's water safe to drink?
Zachary Water System is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the LA state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page, including health-based violations; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Zachary Water System?
Zachary Water System (PWSID LA1033030) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the LA state drinking water program.
How many people does Zachary Water System serve?
Zachary Water System reports serving 31,569 people through 10,523 service connections in East Baton Rouge Parish County, Louisiana.
Where does Zachary Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in East Baton Rouge Parish County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Water Company | East Baton Rouge Parish | 596,844 | Community | Groundwater |
| City of Baker Water System | East Baton Rouge Parish | 13,855 | Community | Groundwater |
| Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Refinery | East Baton Rouge Parish | 2,500 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Exxonmobil Baton Rouge Chemical Plant | East Baton Rouge Parish | 1,500 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Made To Go Truckstop | East Baton Rouge Parish | 500 | Transient non-community | Groundwater |
| Georgia-Pacific Corporation | East Baton Rouge Parish | 484 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |
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