Town of Wisner Water System
EPA ID: LA1041007 · 1,221 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of Wisner Water System (LA1041007): 7 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Town of Wisner Water System has 7 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 1,221 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Town of Wisner Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Town of Wisner Water System serves a community with a median household income of $37,841 and an estimated 2,187 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 80% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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 pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Detected Contaminants
How Town of Wisner Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Contaminant 0700 at 4 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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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 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| December 31, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 25, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 25, 2024 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 17, 2024 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| November 26, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 26, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| May 5, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 4 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 3 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 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 | N/A |
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
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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 the full compliance record 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
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