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Lake Providence, LA Tap Water Quality 2026

Water quality report for Lake Providence, LA — PFAS, lead and copper results, violation history and state inspection findings from EPA SDWIS.

A look at Lake Providence's drinking water using EPA enforcement records: violations, lead and copper results, PFAS sampling and state inspection findings.

Main Utility: City Of Lake Providence Water System PWSID: LA1035002 Updated: 2026 Q2
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11 violations currently open

Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level. No PFAS was detected.

F

Lake Providence earns an F for water quality

Graded on violations, lead, and PFAS, with state inspection findings.

Lead: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
PFAS tested, none detected
35 violations since 2015, 25 health-based
11 violations currently open
Lake Providence's lead level vs. all Louisiana community water systems
0 ppb5 ppb10 ppb15 ppb
Lead level: 1.00 ppb — 7% of the federal action level
✓ Lower lead than 88% of Louisiana utilities
Population Served
3526
~1950 connections
Water Source
Groundwater
Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Active Violations
11
11 open of 35 since 2015

Lead & Copper Testing

Lead (Pb)
90th percentile of tap samples collected across the distribution system
7% of EPA action level
1.00 ppb
Action level: 15 ppb
Copper (Cu)
90th percentile of tap samples. SDWIS reports a copper figure only when a system exceeds the action level, so any value here is an exceedance.
115.4% of EPA action level
1,500 ppb
Action level: 1,300 ppb
The 90th-percentile lead result is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the 15 ppb federal action level. The action level is a treatment trigger, not a legal maximum, and it is measured across sampled taps rather than at any single home. Copper reached the action level here; a copper figure appears in SDWIS only when a system triggers it.

Contaminant Violations (2015–Present)

ContaminantTypeMeasuredLimitPeriodStatus
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2026 Unaddressed
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS REPORTING FAILURE — — 2024 Resolved
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2024 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2024 Resolved
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2023 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2023 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2023 Unaddressed
Lead and Copper Rule MONITORING AND REPORTING — TT 2023 Unaddressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Addressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Addressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Addressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Addressed
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2021 Addressed
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2021 Resolved
Public Notice OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2020 Addressed
Public Notice OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Groundwater Rule TREATMENT TECHNIQUE — — 2020 Resolved
Consumer Confidence Rule OTHER — — 2020 Resolved
Understanding violation types MCL violations mean a contaminant exceeded the federal maximum limit — the most serious type.
TT (Treatment Technique) violations mean required treatment procedures weren't followed, but don't necessarily mean contamination occurred.

Violation History

11 violations remain open, out of 35 recorded since 2015 (25 health-based).

About the Main Water System

Utility City Of Lake Providence Water System
PWSID LA1035002
Water source Groundwater — Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
Population served 3,526
Service connections 1,950
Systems serving this area 1
Regulator State primacy agency
Data through 2026 Q2 — EPA SDWIS

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Providence tap water safe to drink? ▼
No federal limit is exceeded on record. 11 violation(s) remain open. Lead is 1.00 ppb, 7% of the action level.
Does Lake Providence water have PFAS? ▼
It was tested for the six regulated PFAS compounds and none were detected.
Who supplies water to Lake Providence? ▼
City Of Lake Providence Water System (PWSID LA1035002). Groundwater. Drawn from wells — SDWIS source code GW
When was this system last inspected? ▼
It was last inspected on 2025-10-24. Inspectors recorded 3 significant deficiencies.

What Should Lake Providence Residents Do?

1
Read your annual water report
Your supplier publishes a Consumer Confidence Report each July covering the prior year.
2
Check for a lead service line
Lead reaches tap water mainly through service lines and household plumbing. Suppliers now publish an inventory identifying lead lines.
3
Follow the open violation
This system has an unresolved violation. Contact the supplier for its corrective-action schedule.

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