C42/100
TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 2,730 people · Louisiana
Water Source
Groundwater
County
—
System ID
LA1003007
Violations
30
Contaminant Test Results
EPA Violation History
3
Violations (last 5yr)
0
Unresolved
1
Health-Related
TIER 3Resolved
Disinfection byproduct treatment technique failure
When: July 26, 2023 – June 6, 2024Rule: Ground Water RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 2Resolved
Violation related to Consumer Confidence Report
When: June 26, 2023 – July 24, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Resolved
Failed to conduct Level 1 Assessment
This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.
When: December 22, 2022 – March 30, 2023Rule: Consumer Confidence RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
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 TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM
Is TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of C (42/100), which is considered fair. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 30 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.
What contaminants has TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM detected?
1 contaminants were tested in TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM's water. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits or health goals, indicating good water quality management.
Does TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?
Yes, TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM has 30 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2023. Violation types include Other, TT, MR. 7 are health-based violations.
How many people does TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM serve?
TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 2,730 people, Louisiana.
What type of water does TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM provide?
TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is LA1003007.
How does TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Louisiana?
TOWN OF OBERLIN WATER SYSTEM scores 42/100 with a grade of C (fair). This score indicates room for improvement compared to other utilities. Visit our Louisiana state page for a full comparison of water systems.