Chestnut-readhimer Water System
EPA ID: LA1069012 · 564 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Chestnut-readhimer Water System (LA1069012): 8 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 8 unresolved EPA violations, Chestnut-readhimer Water System is currently out of full compliance - approximately 564 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chestnut-readhimer Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Chestnut-readhimer Water System serves a community with a median household income of $47,813 and an estimated 27,603 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 84% 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?
Chestnut-readhimer 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Chestnut-readhimer Water System compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Stage 1 DBP Rule at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Contaminant 0700 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Chestnut-readhimer Water System (EPA ID: LA1069012) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 564 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 15 resolved, 0 archived, 4 addressed, and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | 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 |
| December 14, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 14, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 30, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 10, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 11, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2022 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 15, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 25, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 15, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 15, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 15, 2022 | Contaminant 0700 | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2022 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| November 18, 2021 | Stage 1 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 7 | Yes |
| Contaminant 0700 | Other Violation | 7 | Yes |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 5 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
The accepted LCR snapshot contains 1 reported copper action-level exceedance record for this PWSID. The source does not provide a verified copper level for publication.
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Chestnut-readhimer Water System (LA1069012) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chestnut-readhimer Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 7 current health-based noncompliance records for Chestnut-readhimer 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 Chestnut-readhimer Water System serve?
Chestnut-readhimer Water System serves approximately 564 people across 3 ZIP codes in Louisiana.
Where does Chestnut-readhimer Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chestnut-readhimer Water System (LA): 10 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1069012/
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