Water Quality: Ringgold, LA
5 water systems • 4,911 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Ringgold is served by 5 public water systems with a combined service population of 4,911 people, and has 235 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 140 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Ringgold's violation count is 144% above the national average for Louisiana. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine Dioxide, Disinfection Byproducts, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
Contaminants Found
Can cause anemia in infants and young children; may cause nervous system effects at high levels.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant used to control taste, odor, and microorganisms
EPA limit: 0.8 mg/L
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Ringgold
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RINGGOLD WATER SYSTEM | LA1013013 | Groundwater | 2,283 | 37 |
| CYPRESS WATER SYSTEM | LA1013019 | Groundwater | 1,125 | 6 |
| SOCIAL SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM NORTH | LA1081009 | Groundwater | 744 | 8 |
| SOCIAL SPRINGS WATER SYSTEM SOUTH | LA1081011 | Groundwater | 576 | 15 |
| SPRINGHILL COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM | LA1013023 | Groundwater | 183 | 169 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.