Historical Compliance Records LA 42 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

West Winn Water System Inc.

EPA ID: LA1127011 ยท 1,965 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for West Winn Water System Inc. (LA1127011): 42 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Every entry among the 43 violations in EPA records for West Winn Water System Inc. has a resolved status in the data; this utility delivers water to about 1,965 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,965
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
43
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0046 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2025-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$98K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for West Winn Water System Inc. Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$48,871
Median Household Income
10,096
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with West Winn Water System Inc. have a median household income of $48,871 and about 10,096 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 75% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

West Winn Water System Inc.'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $4,920

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$9,960
10 years
$19,920
20 years
$39,840

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $19,920 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

West Winn Water System Inc. (EPA ID: LA1127011) is a community water system in Louisiana that serves approximately 1,965 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 43 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 42 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 1, 2026 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2026 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
October 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
April 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
January 1, 2024 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 21 Yes
TTHM MCL Violation 21 Yes
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Health Risk Details

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0046 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.

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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 available EPA compliance records for West Winn Water System Inc. (LA1127011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is West Winn Water System Inc. water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for West Winn Water System Inc.; its 43 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does West Winn Water System Inc. serve?

West Winn Water System Inc. serves approximately 1,965 people across 2 ZIP codes in Louisiana.

Where does West Winn Water System Inc. get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 43 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does West Winn Water System Inc. serve? ▼
West Winn Water System Inc. serves approximately 1,965 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is West Winn Water System Inc.'s water source? ▼
West Winn Water System Inc. draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in West Winn Water System Inc.'s water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.0046 mg/L (sample period ending 2025-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with West Winn Water System Inc.? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to West Winn Water System Inc. have a median household income of $48,871 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 75% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does West Winn Water System Inc. get its water? ▼
West Winn Water System Inc.'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). West Winn Water System Inc. (LA): 42 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/la1127011/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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

3

Contact your utility

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