TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: LA1097015 · Sunset, LA · Serves 4,356 people

Health Violations

TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
4,356
Total Violations
18
Health Violations
18
Source Type
Groundwater

TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM (PWSID LA1097015) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 4,356 people in Sunset, LA, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Louisiana drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 18 total violations, with 18 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2010–2019.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Louisiana state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
LA1097015
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Sunset, LA
Population Served
4,356
Health Violations
Yes (18)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Fluoride 15 15
Combined Radium 226/228 3 3

Violation History (18)

Contaminant Health Date
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Fluoride Yes Aug 23, 2019
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 11, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 11, 2018
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 11, 2018
Fluoride Yes Dec 29, 2010

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM has 18 health-based violations out of 18 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM serve?
TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM serves 4,356 people in Sunset, LA. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM have?
TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM has 18 total violations on record spanning 2010–2019. 18 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in TOWN OF SUNSET WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Fluoride, Combined Radium 226/228.

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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