Public water system record
Town of Ferriday Water System
Serves an area of Concordia Parish, LA that includes Ferriday · 3,816 people served
Federal records show 70 health-based violations and 51 monitoring/reporting issues for Town of Ferriday Water System in the last ten years, including an unresolved Groundwater Rule violation.
System profile
Source water
Groundwater
ZIP
71334
EPA system ID
LA1029005
- Health-based violations, last 10 years
- 70
- Resolved
- 6
- Unresolved
- 2
- Archived by EPA
- 62
- Any acute record
- No
- Monitoring issues, last 10 years
- 51
Key facts
- Town of Ferriday Water System draws water from 4 wells.
- Highest measured level in the last 10 years: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), 191 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2.4 times the limit), 2017.
- Most recent formal enforcement: compliance order (no penalty) by EPA, August 2023.
- Record on file since 1998, with 84 health-based violations before October 19, 2016.
- Lead pipe inventory: 0 lead and 0 unknown out of 1,291 service lines.
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Health-based violations
Since October 2016Violation data reflects EPA records through March 2026. For the most current status, visit the EPA ECHO database.
| Contaminant | Rule family | Start date | Status | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Oct 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.081 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.103 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.104 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
Treatment technique failure
|
350 | Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.099 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.102 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.102 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.102 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.097 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.092 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.097 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.099 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.113 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.062 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.13 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.062 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (at or just above the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | May 16, 2022 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | May 16, 2022 |
Active
Enforcement action in place
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.14 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.07 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Mar 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Feb 1, 2022 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.145 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.085 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2022 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.145 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.082 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.141 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.087 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.084 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.141 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Apr 1, 2021 | Resolved | No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.141 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.078 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2021 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.139 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.075 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Sep 1, 2020 | Resolved | No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.073 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.136 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.7 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.121 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.116 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2020 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.125 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.6 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.067 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.115 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.069 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.076 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.141 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.148 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.076 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2019 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.145 mg/L, federal limit 0.08 mg/L (1.8 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 0.066 mg/L, federal limit 0.06 mg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 178 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 67 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 168 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 69 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 168 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 69 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2018 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 191 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2.4 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 68 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 166 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 65 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Jul 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 161 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (2 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 63 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
220 | Apr 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 152 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.9 times the limit)
|
220 | Jan 1, 2017 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 116 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
220 | Oct 1, 2016 |
Archived
Violation period ended. EPA no longer counts it toward current compliance, but no fix was formally recorded.
|
No |
|
Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
|
140 | Aug 7, 2013 | Resolved | No |
Monitoring and reporting issues
Since October 2016Missed tests or reports, not contaminants found above a limit.
| Issue | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 29, 2025 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 15, 2025 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 30, 2024 | Resolved |
|
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
RPT
|
Oct 17, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 11, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Jul 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 8, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 1, 2024 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 31, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 5, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 6, 2023 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Dec 8, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 26, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 15, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jun 25, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jun 1, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
May 3, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 11, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 6, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 19, 2022 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 5, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 1, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 21, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jun 16, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 2, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 24, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 22, 2021 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Nov 4, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 9, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 22, 2020 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Oct 23, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 31, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Apr 6, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Lead and Copper Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 31, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jan 23, 2019 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 21, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Sep 14, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 5, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Feb 3, 2018 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 31, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 31, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Consumer Confidence Rule
OTHER
|
Oct 1, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 31, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 31, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Public Notice
OTHER
|
Jul 21, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jan 31, 2017 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Oct 31, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Monitoring and reporting
|
Jul 31, 2016 | Resolved |
|
Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule
Monitoring and reporting
|
Apr 1, 2008 | Resolved |
Full record since 1998
EPA's records for Town of Ferriday Water System go back to 1998. Before October 19, 2016 they list 84 health-based violations (33 resolved, 51 archived by EPA without a recorded fix) and 47 monitoring or reporting violations.
| Violations that began in | Health-based | Monitoring and reporting |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2 | 0 |
| 2000s | 31 | 20 |
| 2010 to October 18, 2016 | 51 | 27 |
| October 19, 2016 to 2019 | 23 | 17 |
| 2020s | 45 | 32 |
Most recent health-based violation before October 19, 2016: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), began October 2016, Archived.
Show all 84 health-based violations before October 19, 2016
| Contaminant | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 116 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.5 times the limit)
|
Oct 1, 2016 | Archived |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 111 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Archived |
|
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 64 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
|
Jul 1, 2016 | Archived |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 106 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
|
Apr 1, 2016 | Archived |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 66 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2016 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Jan 1, 2016 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 103 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2016 | Archived |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 70 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2016 | Archived |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 96 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Oct 1, 2015 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Oct 1, 2015 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Jul 1, 2015 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 93 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Jul 1, 2015 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Apr 1, 2015 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Jan 1, 2015 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
|
Oct 1, 2014 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 86 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
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Jul 1, 2014 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Jul 1, 2014 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Apr 1, 2014 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 103 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.7 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2014 | Archived |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 85 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2014 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Jan 1, 2014 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 95 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.6 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2014 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Oct 1, 2013 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 69 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Oct 1, 2013 | Archived |
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Total Coliform
Contaminant limit exceeded
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Sep 1, 2013 | Resolved |
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Groundwater Rule
Treatment technique failure
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Aug 7, 2013 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 105 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.8 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 96.2 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2013 | Resolved |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 84.67 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 80.28 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2013 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 70.03 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Oct 1, 2012 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 85 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
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Jul 1, 2012 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 84 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2012 | Resolved |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Jan 1, 2012 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 84 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.1 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2012 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Oct 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
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Sep 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
|
Sep 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 83 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
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Jul 1, 2011 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Apr 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 74 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.2 times the limit)
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Apr 1, 2011 | Archived |
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CARBON, TOTAL
Treatment technique failure
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Jan 1, 2011 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 89 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.5 times the limit)
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Jan 1, 2011 | Archived |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 83 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (at or just above the limit)
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Jan 1, 2011 | Archived |
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Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (acute)
Treatment technique failure
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Oct 1, 2010 | Resolved |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 105 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (1.8 times the limit)
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Oct 1, 2010 | Archived |
|
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 103 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.3 times the limit)
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Oct 1, 2010 | Archived |
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Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 149 µg/L, federal limit 60 µg/L (2.5 times the limit)
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Jul 1, 2010 | Archived |
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Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
Contaminant limit exceeded
Measured 115 µg/L, federal limit 80 µg/L (1.4 times the limit)
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Jul 1, 2010 | Archived |
34 older violations are not listed here. EPA ECHO has the complete list.
Enforcement actions
Louisiana regulators and EPA took 7 formal enforcement actions against Town of Ferriday Water System and issued 1 boil water order between 1999 and 2023. The most recent was a compliance order (no penalty) in August 2023.
| Date | By | Action | Violations covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2023 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 9 violations (4 health-based): Lead and Copper Rule, Public Notice, Groundwater Rule |
| May 8, 2018 | Louisiana | Compliance order (no penalty) | 87 violations (78 health-based): Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Consumer Confidence Rule, Groundwater Rule |
| Jul 15, 2013 | Louisiana | Compliance order (no penalty) | 83 violations (43 health-based): Public Notice, CARBON, TOTAL, Consumer Confidence Rule, Total Coliform, Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs) |
| Apr 21, 2010 | Louisiana | Compliance order (no penalty) | 39 violations (26 health-based): Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Stage 2 Disinfection Byproducts Rule, CARBON, TOTAL, Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule |
| Sep 4, 2007 | Louisiana | Compliance order (no penalty) | 31 violations (24 health-based): Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs), Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), CARBON, TOTAL |
| Mar 8, 2005 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 3 violations (1 health-based): CARBON, TOTAL, Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Miscellaneous Other Rules |
| Nov 12, 2002 | EPA | Compliance order (no penalty) | 1 violation: Consumer Confidence Rule |
| Aug 24, 1999 | Louisiana | Boil water order | 1 violation (1 health-based): Total Coliform |
What the violations mean
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
36 incidentsDisinfection byproduct levels exceeded the federal limit
Long-term TTHM exposure may increase bladder cancer risk
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
21 incidentsHaloacetic acid byproducts exceeded the federal limit
Long-term exposure to HAAs may increase cancer risk
Groundwater Rule
12 incidentsThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the Groundwater Rule requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about each of these violations.
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS
1 incidentThe system did not complete a treatment step or action that the LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS requires (a treatment technique violation).
The utility had to notify customers about this violation.
Where the water comes from
Town of Ferriday Water System draws water from 4 wells. 1 other community water system buys water from Town of Ferriday Water System.
Community systems that buy water from it
- Village of Ridgecrest Water Supply Ridgecrest, LA
Annual water quality report
Town of Ferriday Water System must give its customers an annual water quality report (Consumer Confidence Report) by July 1, with the levels its tests found in the previous year.
Where the state allows it, systems serving fewer than 10,000 people may publish the report in a local newspaper or news site instead of mailing it, and must provide a copy on request.
Find a posted report with EPA's Consumer Confidence Report search
Testing your own water
To test the water at your tap, or a private well this record does not cover, use a laboratory certified for drinking water by Louisiana.
Certified drinking water labs by state EPA guidance for private wells