RUSTON, LA · Lincoln Parish County
CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM Water System
Consumer Confidence Report status
CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM must publish a Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking water quality report covering calendar year 2026 — by July 1, 2027.
As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM.
Data sourced from the EPA ECHO database (SDWA bulk download), last refreshed August 1, 2026. This is a record-keeping and public-information tool — it does not replace Louisiana’s official records. Always confirm current status with Louisiana before making decisions based on this information.
System facts
- System ID (PWSID)
- LA1061017
- System type
- Community Water System
- Population served
- 22,468
- Service connections
- 8,391
- Ownership
- local government
- Water source
- groundwater (wells)
CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM is one of 85 community water systems in Louisiana in the 10,001 to 100,000 people size category, serving 22,468 people from groundwater.
As of August 1, 2026, its federal record holds 4 entries between 1992 and 2009, all of which EPA lists as closed. Nothing has been added since 2009.
Of the 4, 1 are monitoring and reporting requirements — the category that accounts for about four in five of all violations in EPA's national dataset — rather than findings about the water itself. The record involves the Total Coliform Rules and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule.
Violation history
Monitoring and Reporting (DBP)
—TTHM
January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009
ResolvedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
July 15, 1996 – August 14, 1996
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992
ArchivedMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR)
Health-basedColiform (TCR)
May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992
Archived
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
| Period | Violation | Contaminant / rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009 | Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) | TTHM | — | Resolved |
| July 15, 1996 – August 14, 1996 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 1992 – October 31, 1992 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
| May 1, 1992 – May 31, 1992 | Maximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) | Coliform (TCR) | Health-based | Archived |
Resolved addressed and confirmed by the stateArchived closed in EPA's records (typically due to age or a data correction)
Enforcement actions
- January 27, 2011State Compliance achieved3 linked violations
- December 9, 2010State Violation/Reminder Notice2 linked violations
- December 9, 2010State Public Notification requested3 linked violations
Common questions
Is CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM required to publish a Consumer Confidence Report?
- Yes. CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM is a community water system, and federal rules (40 CFR 141 Subpart O) require every community water system to publish a Consumer Confidence Report each year.
When is CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report due?
- CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM’s next Consumer Confidence Report is due by July 1, 2027. The report covers calendar year 2026.
Does CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM have any open drinking water violations on record?
- As of August 1, 2026, EPA's federal records show no open violations for CITY OF RUSTON WATER SYSTEM.
What is a Consumer Confidence Report?
- A Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is the annual drinking water quality report that community water systems must provide to the people they serve. It lists the contaminants detected in the system’s water during the year, where the water comes from, and how the results compare with federal limits. EPA’s revised CCR rule takes effect January 1, 2027, and the first reports in the new format are due July 1, 2027.
Contact
WALKER, RONNY
318-251-8633
RUSTON, LA 71273