PUBLIC NOTICE
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION
JUST CRAWFISH, LLC dba JUST CRAWFISH is applying to the Office of Alcohol & Tobacco Control of the State of Louisiana for a permit to sell beverages of HIGH AND Low alcohol content at retail in the Parish of Allen at the following address:
14578 HIGHWAY 165
Kinder, LA 70648
Owner:
JAY WHISENANT
Petition of Opposition should be made in writing in accordance with L.R.S. Title 26, Section 85 and 283
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 2025)1T
Cost is $135.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUPIL APPRAISAL SERVICES
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board Pupil Appraisal Services will be destroying inactive records of students who exited special education in Allen Parish during the 2019-2020 school year. If you are interested in obtaining your record, please come by the Pupil Appraisal Office located at 1111 W. Seventh Ave. in Oberlin, LA. The deadline for obtaining these records is July 11, 2025.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 19 & 26, 2025; JULY 3, 2025)4T
Cost is $55.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Police Jury of Allen, Louisiana, will receive sealed bids up to the hour of 4:00 P.M. July 7, 2025 at the Allen Parish Police Jury Building in Oberlin Louisiana for the official journal.
All bids will be for (1) year period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 unless specified otherwise.
Bids will be publicly open and read aloud at 6:00 pm on July 7, 2025.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 19 & 26, 2025)3T
Cost is $55.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
FIRST HORIZON BANK
VS No. C-2025-068
ESTATE AND UNOPENED SUCCESSION OF JAMES CARL KING (JAMES CARL KING, A/K/A JAMES C. KING)
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, with the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on JUNE 18, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
Beginning at a point 62 feet North of the Southwest Corner of Lot two (2) in Block ‘N’ of McCullin Subdivision to the City of Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana, thence North a distance of 160 feet, thence East a distance of 445 feet, then South a distance of 160 feet, thence West a distance of 445 feet to the point of beginning, subject to that certain right of way or easement given the City of Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana, over the South 30 feet of said tract measuring 30 feet North and South by 445 feet East and West, as per document filed under #222898 and recorded in Book 182 of the records of Allen Parish, Louisiana.
Together with any and all present and future buildings, constructions, component parts, improvements, attachments, appurtenances, fixtures, rights, ways, privileges, advantages, batture and batture rights, servitudes and easements of every type and description, now and/or in the future relating to the property, and any and all items and fixtures attached to and/or forming integral or component parts of the property in accordance with the Louisiana civil Code.
The property or its address is commonly known as 614 North 16th Street, Oakdale, La 71463-2214.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER
BRANDY HOLLAND
FOR:
DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF
Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., MAY 7, 2025.
KREIG A. BREAUX
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO DRAWER 12040
NEW IBERIA, LA 70562-2040
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: MAY 15, 2025 & JUNE 12, 2025)2T
Cost is $81.60
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH TOURIST COMMISSION
MEETING MAY 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDER: A quorum being present, the meeting was called to order by Chairman, Dr. Mike Karam. The prayer was led by Adagria Haddock, and all participated in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL: Those present for the meeting were: Dr. Mike Karam, Keith Guillory, Odessa House, Wilma Hargrove, Stevie Barnett and Angela Hayward. Martha Turner was absent.
APPROVAL OF APRIL 29, 2025 MINUTES: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to accept the minutes as written. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION OF RICOH CONTRACT: A discussion was had about the RICOH copier contract ending, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Angela Hayward to change to copier model 3510 with new contract. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION TO CREATE ONLINE ACCOUNTS FOR CLECO PAYMENTS: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Wilma Hargrove giving Adagria Haddock and/or Valorie Trahan, permission to make CLECO payments online going forward. A unanimous vote was had.
DISCUSSION TO RESCIND PARTICIPATION VOTE IN NO MAN’S LAND: After discussion, a motion was made by Keith Guillory, and seconded by Stevie Barnett to rescind previous vote and once again participate in the No Man’s Land agreement by letter from Chairman Dr. Mike Karam to the No Man’s Land committee. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF DIRECTOR’S REPORT: A motion was made by Angela Hayward and seconded by Keith Guillory, to approve the Director’s Report. A unanimous vote was had.
APPROVAL OF FINANCE REPORT: A motion was made by Keith Guillory and seconded by Angela Hayward, to accept the Finance Report as written. A unanimous vote was had.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no more business to come before the Board, a motion was made by Keith Guillory and was seconded by Wilma Hargrove, to adjourn the meeting. A unanimous vote was had.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 2025)1T
Cost is $50.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
POLICE JURY
MEETING MAY 5, 2025
The Allen Parish Police Jury met in regular session at the Police Jury Administration Building, Oberlin, Louisiana, May 5, 2025 at the hour of 6:00pm.
Present: Heath Ardoin, Allen Courville, Roland Hollins, Ruffin George, Adam Hussong, Joe Perkins and Chad Sanders Absent: Tony Hebert
Motion seconded and carried to go into session.
The Lord’s Prayer was said followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Held a public hearing to discuss an ordinance regulating the use of Carpenter’s Bridge Right of Way. Recognized Larry Singleton to speak.
Motion seconded and carried to remove from agenda the consideration to adopt an ordinance regulating the use of Carpenter’s Bridge Right of Way.
Held a public hearing to discuss an Injection Well Ordinance. Recognized Keith Guillory to speak.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to add item to the agenda:
1. Request an expedited Attorney General’s opinion regarding Injection Well Ordinance.
Motion seconded and carried to request an expedited Attorney General’s opinion regarding Injection Well Ordinance.
Motion seconded and carried to approve an Injection Well Ordinance.
Motion and seconded to approve minutes of the meetings held April 7, 2025.
The CO2 Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Discuss a resolution concerning the class V well permit process.
2) Recognize Coushatta Tribe Youth to discuss CO2 injection on tribal lands.
3) Consider a resolution of support for Coushatta Tribe Youth.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to add item to the CO2 agenda:
1. Resolution of support
Motion seconded and carried to approve a resolution of support for Coushatta Tribe Youth.
4) Discuss signing a letter of support to send to Clay Higgens.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to add item to the CO2 agenda:
1. Letter of Support
Motion seconded by and carried to approve to send letter of support to Clay Higgins.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the CO2 Committee.
The Finance Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve to pay Kinder Glass Repair $9,040.00 to replace glass on 1st and 2nd story windows at the Old Jail in order to comply with building insurance requirements.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee.
The Road Committee had the following recommendations:
1) Approve a JSA with the City of Oakdale for grass cutting, pothole patching and trash pickup for the month of May, 2025.
2) Authorize a JSA with the City of Oakdale for ditch clearing work on Beaver Creek in Oakdale between 16th Street and the Federal Prison.
Motion seconded and carried to accept the recommendations of the Road Committee.
Motion seconded and carried for the purchasing agent to take necessary action for fuel, materials, and supplies for the month.
Motion seconded by and carried to approve to advertise for 6-month bids and for the legal journal.
Motion seconded and carried to award the Beaver Creek Drainage Improvements Project to Crawcon with a bid in the amount of $4000.00 for the North and $31,500.00 for the South for a total of $35,500.00.
Recognize Mr. Byron Buller to discuss taxing CO2 pipelines.
Motion seconded by and carried to approve to add item to the agenda:
1. Committee for pipeline.
Motion seconded by and carried to approve to form committee for pipeline.
Motion seconded and carried to authorize the Police Jury President to sign all necessary access and agreements and servitudes in connection with the Beaver Creek Drainage Improvements Project.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to adopt a resolution for compliance of Environmental Protection Agency’s {Memorandum of Agreement} Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and the State of Louisiana, Department of Natural Resources (LDNR).
Motion seconded and carried to approve to adopt a resolution adopting the OCD Section 3 plan for the RCIP Program.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to adopt a resolution naming the Parish Administrator as the RCIP Section 3 and Section 504 Coordinator.
Call for a public hearing to update the existing Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
Recognized Mrs. Sonnier to present the monthly inmate report. Expenses for the month of April 2025 totaled $13,503.80. We are under budget $9896.20 for the year. Currently there are 125 Parish and 1 DOC inmate.
Recognized Mr. Joel Johnson for the report on the airport.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to add item to the agenda:
1. To discuss adopting a resolution to condemn LDENR.
Motion seconded and carried to approve to adopt a resolution condemning LDENR.
Motion seconded and carried to adjourn the meeting.
Tony Hebert, President
Allen Parish Police Jury
ATTEST:
Colleen Sonnier
Secretary-Treasurer
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 2025)1T
Cost is $165.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
SHERIFF
Request for Bid
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office is soliciting bid proposals from qualified suppliers for one minivan (or functional equivalent) model year 2023 or newer.
In order to be considered, bid proposals must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
To obtain proposal specifications or for questions concerning this bid and its requirements please contact Pam Pender, Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office at 337-639-4353, Extension 347, or email ppender@allenparishso.com.
Responses may be delivered as follows: Mail to Post Office Box 278, Oberlin, LA 70655; email ppender@allenparishso.com or hand delivered to 7340 Highway 26, Oberlin, LA 70655.
All bid proposals should be sealed and identified on the outside: Response to Request for Bid Proposal – Fleet 2025/001.
Allen Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any and all bid proposals, to waive information and award as it might elect.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12 & 19, 2025)2T
Cost is $65.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
FIRE DISTRICT NO. 5
MEETING MAY 14, 2025
The Allen Parish Fire District #5 held its monthly board of directors meeting at 215 W 5th Ave, Oberlin, LA 70648 on May 14th 2025 at 5:00 PM.
Members Present: Scott Manuel, Rhonda Mahaffey, and Dolly Tyler.
The meeting was called to order at 5:13 PM.
The Pledge and Prayer were said.
Dolly Tyler made a motion to accept the minutes of the last meeting as read, motion was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. The motion passed.
The public comment period was opened, and no one spoke at this time.
Scott Manuel made a motion to adopt the Maintenance Millage rate of 13.05 for 2025, motion was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. Motion passed.
Scott Manuel made a motion to adopt the Bond Millage rate of 7.71 for 2025, motion was seconded by Rhonda Mahaffey. Motion passed.
A representative of Expert Bookkeeping gave the financial review. Dolly Tyler made a motion to accept the review, motion was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion passed.
Les Kolb gave the Chief’s report. Rhonda Mahaffey made a motion to accept his report, motion was seconded by Scott Manuel. Motion passed.
There was a discussion that Fire District 5 has paid all obligations to Cintas and no further services needed at this time.
The Meeting was adjourned at 6:26 PM.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 2025)1T
Cost is $75.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
SHERIFF’S SALE
33RD JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT
Parish of Allen
State of Louisiana
NATIONSTAR
MORTGAGE LLC
VS No. C-2024-424
VICTORIA DANIELLE BRANTLEY, VICTORIA D. BRANTLEY A/K/A, VICTORIA BRANTLEY A/K/A
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and to me directed by the Honorable Court aforesaid, I have seized and will offer for sale at public auction, to the last and highest bidder, withOUT the benefit of appraisement, at the Court House door of this Parish, in the Town of Oberlin, Parish of Allen, on JuLY 16, 2025 between legal hours, beginning at 10:00 A.M., the following described property, to-wit:
The property described in the Act of Mortgage is described as follows:
Lot 32 of Block 2 of Zone B of Guillory-Scott Subdivision, a subdivision as per plat recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 200, records of Allen Parish, Louisiana, together with all improvements situated thereon.
Seized under said Writ.
Terms UPON SUCCESSFULLY BIDDING ON THE PROPERTY, THE WINNING BIDDER MUST IMMEDIATELY PROVIDE THE SHERIFF WITH THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 12:00 PM (NOON) ON THE DATE OF THE SALE WITH A MONEY ORDER, CASHIER OR CERTIFIED CHECK, PLUS THEIR NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBER
BRANDY HOLLAND
FOR:
DOUGLAS L. HEBERT, III SHERIFF
Sheriff’s Office, Oberlin, La., JUNE 4, 2025.
COREY J. GIROIR
ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 87379
BATON ROUGE, LA 70879
Attorney for plaintiff
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 2025 & JULY 10, 2025)2T
Cost is $101.20
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL SUCCESSION
PROPERTY AT PRIVATE SALE
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Thomas James Davis, Jr., Administrator/Succession Representative of the Succession of Shirley Celeste Mowad, has filed a motion in the 33rd Judicial District Court, Parish of Allen, for authority to sell at private sale the following immovable property of the succession:
Lot 46 of Oak Park Subdivision, together with a strip of land beginning at a point on the W/L of Terry Lane at the corner of Lots 45 & 46, Oak Park Subdivision, extending thence in a Northwesterly direction along the line between Lots 45 & 46, 110 feet to lot corner common to Lots 44, 45, and 46 of said subdivision, thence in a Northeasterly direction between Lots 44 & 45 on lot line 5 feet, thence in a Southeasterly direction 111.25 feet to POB, together with all improvements thereupon made.
Located at: 1213 Terry Lane, Oakdale, Allen Parish, Louisiana
The proposed sale is to Albert Thomas Mowad for the price of $110,000, together with forgiveness by Albert Thomas Mowad of reimbursement for any and all maintenance costs, utility costs, insurance costs, property taxes, and repair costs expended by him for the Property since Decedent’s death.
The sale will be subject to Court approval.
Any heir, legatee, or creditor may file an opposition to this proposed sale with the Allen Parish Clerk of Court within seven (7) days from the date of the last publication of this notice.
This notice will be published twice in the Kinder Courier, a newspaper of general circulation in the Parish of Allen, where the succession is pending and where the property is located.
DATED this 9th day of June, 2025.
Thomas James Davis, Jr., Administrator/Succession Representative of the Succession of
Shirley Celeste Mowad
Through the
Succession’s attorney:
JOEL G. DAVIS
LAW OFFICE OF JOEL G. DAVIS, LLC
P. O. Box 625
Oakdale, LA 71463
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12 & 19, 2025)2T
Cost is $90.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position:
Fairview High School Principal
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. A valid Type A, Type B, or Level 3 Louisiana Teaching Certificate with a Master’s degree or higher or completion of a Practitioner/Residency Leader Program;
2. Louisiana certificate must show endorsement as Principal, Provisional Principal, Elementary Principal, or Educational Leader;
3. Must have three (3) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience during the five (5) year period preceding appointment to principalship;
4. Administrative experience is preferred and
5. Such alternatives to the preceding qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
SALARY: According to Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 – Months
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
APPLY ONLINE USING THE LINK BELOW
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=368
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12 & 19, 2025)2T
Cost is $105.00
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Bus Driver
for Kinder Schools
One (1) Bus Driver
for Oberlin Schools
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or equivalence.
2. Meet requirements in Bulletin 119 and
1475 of the State of Louisiana
Transportation Handbook.
3. Must possess a Class B Commercial
Driver’s License with P and S endorsement.
4. Must be able to transport students during
the school day.
5. Must be certified to serve as a school
bus operator.
6. Must have proven driving ability and
experience.
Salary: According to Allen Parish School
Board Salary Schedule
Status of Employments: 9 months
Application Deadline: June 24, 2025
Apply online
using the link below.
Oberlin Schools:
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=364
Kinder Schools:
https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=365
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12 & 19, 2025)2T
Cost is $110.00
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Water We Drink
SOUTHWEST ALLEN WW DISTRICT NO 2
Public Water Supply Id LA1003009
We are pleased to present to you the Annual Water Quality Report for the year 2024. This report is designed to inform you about the quality of your water and services we deliver to you every day (Este informe contiene información muy importante sobre su agua potable. Tradúzcalo o hable con alguien que lo entienda bien). Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. We want you to understand the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources. We are committed to ensuring the quality of your water.
Our water source(s) are listed below:
Source Name Source Water Type
WELL#2-NURSERY & COLE Ground Water
WELL#3-NURSERY ROAD (N) Ground Water
WELL#4-NURSERY ROAD (W) Ground Water
WELL#6-BOOSTER #1 Ground Water
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally-occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial Contaminants – such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic Contaminants – such as salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial, or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and Herbicides – which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses.
Organic Chemical Contaminants – including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive Contaminants – which can be naturally-occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
A Source Water Assessment Plan (SWAP) is now available from our office. This plan is an assessment of a delineated area around our listed sources through which contaminants, if present, could migrate and reach our source water. It also includes an inventory of potential sources of contamination within the delineated area, and a determination of the water supply’s susceptibility to contamination by the identified potential sources. According to the Source Water Assessment Plan, our water system had a susceptibility rating of ‘MEDIUM’. If you would like to review the Source Water Assessment Plan, please feel free to contact our office.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA prescribes regulations which limit the number of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you have any questions about this report, want to attend any scheduled meetings, or simply want to learn more about your drinking water, please contact LOGAN HAMILTON at 337-738-5621.
There is no safe level of lead in drinking water. Exposure to lead in drinking water can cause serious health effects in all age groups, especially pregnant people, infants (both formula-fed and breastfed), and young children. Some of the health effects to infants and children include decreases in IQ and attention span. Lead exposure can also result in new or worsened learning and behavior problems. The children of persons who are exposed to lead before or during pregnancy may be at increased risk of these harmful health effects. Adults have increased risks of heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or nervous system problems. Contact your health care provider for more information about your risks
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals – Office of Public Health routinely monitors for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The tables that follow show the results of our monitoring during the period of January 1st to December 31st, 2024. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk.
In the tables below, you will find many terms and abbreviations you might not be familiar with. To help you better understand these terms, we’ve provided the following definitions:
Parts per million (ppm) or Milligrams per liter (mg/L) – one part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.
Parts per billion (ppb) or Micrograms per liter (ug/L) – one part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.
Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) – picocuries per liter is a measure of the radioactivity in water.
Treatment Technique (TT) – an enforceable procedure or level of technological performance which public water systems must follow to ensure control of a contaminant.
Action level (AL) – the concentration of a contaminant that, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow.
Maximum contaminant level (MCL) – the “Maximum Allowed” MCL is the highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCL’s are set as close to the MCLG’s as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Maximum contaminant level goal (MCLG) – the “Goal” is the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to human health. MCLG’s allow for a margin of safety.
Maximum residual disinfectant level (MRDL) – The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Maximum residual disinfectant level goal (MRDLG) – The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.
Level 1 assessment – A study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
Level 2 Assessment – A very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system on multiple occasions.
Our water system tested a minimum of 9 samples per month in accordance with the Total Coliform Rule for microbiological contaminants. With the microbiological samples collected, the water system collects disinfectant residuals to ensure control of microbial growth.
HIGHEST
DISINFECTANT DatE RAA UNIT RANGE MRDL MRDLG
TYPICAL SOURCE
Chlorine 2024 2.1 ppm 0.0-2.77 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Water additive used to control microbes
In the table below, we have shown the regulated contaminants that were detected. Chemical Sampling of our drinking water may not be required on an annual basis; therefore, information provided in this table refers back to the latest year of chemical sampling results.
The State of Louisiana regularly monitors source water per State and Federal Regulations. Treated water samples are monitored to further evaluate compliance.
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SOURCE WATER
Regulated COLLECTION HIGHEST
Contaminants DatE VALUE RANGE UNIT MCL MCLG
Arsenic 2/18/2024 7.4 1.5-7.4 ppb 10 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Fluoride 2/18/2024 0.8 0.5-0.8 ppm 4 4
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories
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TREATED WATER
Regulated COLLECTION HIGHEST
Contaminants DatE VALUE RANGE UNIT MCL MCLG
Arsenic 8/18/2024 10 0-10 ppb 10 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits; Runoff from orchards; Runoff from glass and electronics production wastes
Nitrate- 9/8/2024 0.1 0-0.1 ppm 10 0
NITRITE
TYPICAL SOURCE: Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits
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SOURCE WATER
Radiological COLLECTION HIGHEST
Contaminants DatE VALUE RANGE UNIT MCL MCLG
combined radium
(-226 & -228) 2/18/2024 0.2.39 0-0.239 pCi/l 5 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits
Gross Beta
PARTICLE
ACTIVITY 2/18/2024 1.16 0-1.16 pCi/l 5 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Decay of natural and man-made deposits.
radium -226 2/18/2024 0.239 0-0.239 PCI/L 5 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: Erosion of natural deposits
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LEAD AND 90TH SITES
COPPER DatE PERCENTILE RANGE UNIT AL OVER AL
Cooper, 2019- 0.2 0-0.3 ppm 1.3 0
Free 2022
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives
Lead 2019- 1 0-2 ppb 15 0
2022
TYPICAL SOURCE: Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits
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Disinfection BYProducts– –SAMPLE POINT
Period Highest
LRAA Range Unit Mcl MCLG
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) – 210 KILBURN CAMP
2023-2024 12 9.7-13.7 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
-HIGHWAY 165 @ PARISH LINE RD
2023-2024 12 10.3-13.4 ppb 60 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water disinfection
TTHM – 210 KILBURN CAMP
2023-2024 25 19.2-27.1 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
TTHM – HIGHWAY 165 @ PARISH LINE RD
2023-2024 25 21.3-27.6 ppb 80 0
TYPICAL SOURCE: By-product of drinking water chlorination
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SOURCE
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
ALUMINUM 2/18/2024 0.02 0-0.02 MG/L 0.2
CHLORIDE 2/18/2024 13 0-13 MG/L 250
HARDNESS 2/18/2024 7.4 0-7.4 MG/L 0
TOTAL (AS CACO3)
IRON 2/18/2024 0.19 0.08-0.19 MG/L 0.3
PH 2/18/2024 7.69 6.92-7.69 PH 8.5
POTASSIUM 2/18/2024 0.8 0.5-0.8 MG/L 0
SILVER 2/18/2024 0.013 0-0.013 MG/L 0.1
SODIUM 2/18/2024 80.9 68.1-80.9 MG/L 0
SULFATE 2/18/2024 1 0-1 MG/L 250
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Treated
SECONDARY COLLECTION HIGHEST
CONTAMINANTS DatE VALUE Range UNIT SMCL
IRON 10/22/2024 0.13 0.13-0.15 MG/L 0.3
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+++++Environmental Protection Agency Required
Health Effects Language+++++
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).
Lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. EAST ALLEN PARISH WATER WORKS is responsible for providing high quality drinking water and removing lead pipes, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components in your home. You share the responsibility for protecting yourself and your family from the lead in your home plumbing. You can take responsibility by identifying and removing lead materials within your home plumbing and taking steps to reduce your family’s risk. Before drinking tap water, flush your pipes for several minutes by running your tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or a load of dishes. You can also use a filter certified by an American National Standards Institute accredited certifier to reduce lead in drinking water. If you are concerned about lead in your water and wish to have your water tested, contact EAST ALLEN PARISH WATER WORKS and THOMAS MCCLELLAND BUS Phone: 337-639-4956. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
SOUTHWEST ALLEN WW DISTRICT NO 2 is currently working to identify service line materials throughout the water system. Contact our office on how to access lead data and lead service line inventories at 337-738-5621.
Additional Required Health Effects Language:
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and are used as an indicator that other, potentially-harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms were found in more samples than allowed and this was a warning of potential problems.
There are no additional required health effects violation notices.
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Thank you for allowing us to continue providing your family with clean, quality water this year. In order to maintain a safe and dependable water supply we sometimes need to make improvements that will benefit all of our customers.
We at the SOUTHWEST ALLEN WW DISTRICT NO 2 work around the clock to provide top quality drinking water to every tap. We ask that all our customers help us protect and conserve our water sources, which are the heart of our community, our way of life, and our children’s future.
Our water system grade is a 99/A. Our water system report card can be found at https://www.swapwaterla.com/documents/564/2024_Water_Grade_Report.pdf . Please call our office if you have questions.
(PUBLISH: JUNE 12, 2025)1T
