Bossier County, Louisiana
25 ZIP codes · Avg score 68/100 · Grade C · Updated 2026-06-03
Current EPA records place Bossier County in the middle tier for drinking water safety, with 25 ZIP codes showing a range of outcomes.
How Bossier County Compares
How Bossier County Compares
Bossier County scores 3 points below the Louisiana state average (71/100) and 0 points above the national average (68/100).
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Bossier County, Louisiana
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.1 (asthma 10.1%, diabetes 13.2%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $661, driven primarily by flood
Infrastructure: 0.38% avg pipe failure probability, 12% of ZIPs at high risk
Violation History (2021–2025)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Bossier County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 165 violations. Past 5 years: 311 total (311 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window — worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $661
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Bossier County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Bossier County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Bossier County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water Systems with Most Violations
Top 5 systems in Bossier County ranked by EPA violation count.
| # | Water System | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shreveport Water System | 192,378 | 558 |
| 2 | Pinehill Waterworks District | 4,926 | 490 |
| 3 | Lakeview Water System | 2,025 | 490 |
| 4 | Glen Leaf Mobile Home Community | 645 | 490 |
| 5 | Pinecrest Mobile Home Village | 639 | 490 |
20 total water systems serve Bossier County.
All ZIP Codes in Bossier County
25 ZIP codes tracked in Bossier County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71110 | Barksdale Afb | 99 | A | 1 | — |
| 2 | 71006 | Benton | 89 | A | 3 (1 health) | $304K |
| 3 | 71051 | Elm Grove | 72 | B | 6 (2 health) | — |
| 4 | 71171 | Bossier City | 70 | B | 34 (14 health) | — |
| 5 | 71064 | Plain Dealing | 69 | C | 19 (9 health) | $80K |
| 6 | 71113 | Bossier City | 66 | C | 34 (14 health) | — |
| 7 | 71130 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 8 | 71133 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 9 | 71135 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 10 | 71148 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 11 | 71151 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 12 | 71152 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 13 | 71153 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 14 | 71154 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 15 | 71156 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 16 | 71161 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 17 | 71163 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 18 | 71164 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 19 | 71165 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 20 | 71166 | Shreveport | 66 | C | 35 (27 health) | — |
| 21 | 71172 | Bossier City | 66 | C | 34 (14 health) | — |
| 22 | 71037 | Haughton | 63 | C | 8 (5 health) | $205K |
| 23 | 71067 | Princeton | 60 | C | 0 | $98K |
| 24 | 71111 | Bossier City | 55 | C | 34 (14 health) | $269K |
| 25 | 71112 | Bossier City | 55 | C | 34 (14 health) | $184K |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Bossier County
Federal and certification sources drive the ordering: EPA monitoring data, NSF certifications, FEMA flood maps, and CDC lead guidance — guides surface only when county data warrants them.
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Bossier County, Louisiana
Overview
Bossier County in Louisiana covers 25 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of C (68/100).
24 of 25 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. 465 health-based violations have been documented.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Updated daily.