Town of Wisner Water System
EPA ID: LA1041007 · 1,221 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Town of Wisner Water System (LA1041007): 7 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Town of Wisner Water System number 7 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 1,221 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Wisner Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Town of Wisner Water System have a median household income of $37,841 and about 2,187 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 80% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Town of Wisner Water System's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Town of Wisner Water System (EPA ID: LA1041007) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,221 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71378 in Wisner.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 7 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 31, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 25, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 25, 2024 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 26, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 26, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 5, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 5, 2022 | Groundwater Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groundwater Rule | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| Public Notice | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.002 mg/L | No | 2025-12-31 |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by LA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 71378 - Wisner
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Town of Wisner Water System (LA1041007) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Town of Wisner Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current health-based noncompliance records for Town of Wisner Water System. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Town of Wisner Water System serve?
Town of Wisner Water System serves approximately 1,221 people across 1 ZIP code in Louisiana.
Where does Town of Wisner Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Town of Wisner Water System (LA): 5 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1041007/
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