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BERNICE WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,863 people · Louisiana

Water Source

Groundwater

County

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System ID

LA1111001

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Unresolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: March 26, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report

When: February 1, 2025Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2025 – March 31, 2025Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring / Reporting Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 13, 2024 – August 1, 2025Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2024 – May 16, 2024Enforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2023 – September 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2023 – June 30, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2023 – March 31, 2023Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2022 – September 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: April 20, 2022 – January 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: April 1, 2022 – June 30, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 3Resolved

Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure

When: June 12, 2021 – January 30, 2023Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

Understanding violation severity

Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly

Frequently Asked Questions About BERNICE WATER SYSTEM

Is BERNICE WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

BERNICE WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 40 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BERNICE WATER SYSTEM detected?

1 contaminants were tested in BERNICE WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.

Does BERNICE WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, BERNICE WATER SYSTEM has 40 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include MCL, Other, TT. 27 are health-based violations.

How many people does BERNICE WATER SYSTEM serve?

BERNICE WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,863 people, Louisiana.

What type of water does BERNICE WATER SYSTEM provide?

BERNICE WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1111001.

How does BERNICE WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?

BERNICE WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.