Current Health-Based Noncompliance LA 7 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Town of New Llano Water System

EPA ID: LA1115022 ยท 3,300 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Town of New Llano Water System (LA1115022): 3 unresolved EPA violations on record. In the current EPA monitoring period, Town of New Llano Water System has 3 violations still listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 3,300 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,300
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Town of New Llano Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,978
Median Household Income
24,300
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
58%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Town of New Llano Water System serves a community with a median household income of $52,978 and an estimated 24,300 residents across its service area. Approximately 58% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Town of New Llano 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Town of New Llano Water System compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Contaminant 0700 at 7 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Louisiana

A 0 violations
Town of Maringouin
3,300 people
A 2 violations
7 violations
Town of Pearl River
3,333 people
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,005

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,505
10 years
$17,010
20 years
$34,020

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $17,010 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Town of New Llano Water System (EPA ID: LA1115022) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 3,300 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

3 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 5 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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
July 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Resolved
December 14, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 14, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 14, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
December 14, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
December 14, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Resolved
December 14, 2022 Contaminant 0700 Health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 14, 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 7 Yes
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 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)

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Town of New Llano Water System (LA1115022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Town of New Llano Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 3 current health-based noncompliance records for Town of New Llano 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 New Llano Water System serve?

Town of New Llano Water System serves approximately 3,300 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does Town of New Llano Water System get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Town of New Llano Water System's water?
Detected contaminants include Contaminant 0700, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Town of New Llano Water System serve?
Town of New Llano Water System serves approximately 3,300 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Town of New Llano Water System's water source?
Town of New Llano Water System draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Town of New Llano Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Town of New Llano Water System's service area?
The Town of New Llano Water System service area has a median household income of $52,978. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Town of New Llano Water System get its water?
Town of New Llano 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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Town of New Llano Water System (EPA ID: LA1115022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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