ZIP Code 71358 Water Quality & Testing Report
Palmetto, LA · St Landry Parish County · Updated for 2026
Compiled & verified by Sahajul Haque from official EPA SDWIS recordsIs Tap Water Safe to Drink in ZIP 71358 (Palmetto, LA)?
Yes, tap water in ZIP code 71358 (Palmetto, LA) is safe to drink under EPA Safe Drinking Water Act standards. Supplied by Village of Palmetto Water System, the area earns an EPA Safety Grade of B (75/100) with 11 health violations, 3.0 ppb lead, and moderately hard (81 mg/L / 4.7 GPG) water.
Water Safety Grade
Good — Minor issues on record
Health Violations
11
Total Violations
13
Lead Risk
Moderate
Contaminants
4
Active Water Quality Issues Detected
EPA records show 4 unresolved violations. Contact Village of Palmetto Water System for current status.
About Tap Water in ZIP Code 71358
Tap water in ZIP code 71358 (Palmetto, LA) is distributed by Village of Palmetto Water System (EPA ID: LA1097011), serving approximately 2,178 residents. Based on EPA Safe Drinking Water Act compliance records, this system receives a water safety grade of B with a composite quality score of 75/100.
Water System
Village of Palmetto Water System
EPA ID: LA1097011
Water Source
Ground Water
Population Served
2,178 residents
County
St Landry Parish County, Louisiana
Lead Levels in ZIP 71358
EPA action level: 15 ppb | Public health goal: 0 ppb
Lead Level: 3.0 ppb — Very Low
Lead exposure risk in 71358 is rated Moderate. EPA models estimate a 38% exposure probability based on housing and infrastructure age.
EPA model estimate based on housing age and infrastructure
Water Hardness & Mineral Content
Grains per gallon (GPG) & Parts per million (PPM / mg/L)
Water in ZIP 71358 is Moderately Hard (81 mg/L / 4.7 GPG). It contains beneficial natural minerals like calcium and magnesium without causing heavy scale accumulation.
Grains per gallon
Parts per million CaCO3
Official EPA SDWIS Database Entry
Utility: Village of Palmetto Water System · PWSID: LA1097011
Violation History
Past 5 years — EPA SDWIS data
Village of Palmetto Water System has recorded 11 health-based violations out of 13 total violations over the past 5 years. 4 violations remain unresolved in EPA tracking records.
Regulatory compliance risk for this utility is rated Critical based on past reporting and enforcement records.
Contaminants Detected
Contaminants with health-based violations on record
EPA records identify 4 contaminants with health-based violations in the past 5 years: Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700, Stage 2 DBP Rule.
⚖ Enforcement Actions
Water Source & Environmental Factors
Ground Water
This system draws water from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through soil and rock, but can still contain naturally occurring minerals like arsenic, radium, or nitrates.
Lower potential
Estimated annual flood-related costs per property
% of household income spent on energy — indicator of older infrastructure
EPA Radon Zone 3 — lower radon potential, though the EPA still recommends testing all homes.
Water Quality Testing in ZIP 71358
Tap Water & Well Testing Recommendations
Residents in ZIP code 71358 served by Village of Palmetto Water System can test tap water or private well systems to verify water purity. Testing detects hidden contaminants before they impact family health.
Tap Water Testing Steps
- 1.Conduct a certified lead check if your home was constructed before 1986.
- 2.Use certified lab testing kits rather than uncalibrated test strips for regulated compliance.
- 3.Sample water from both your kitchen faucet and water heater to compare line purity.
Private Well Testing Steps
- •Test for Coliform bacteria and Nitrates annually.
- •Test for heavy metals, radon, and PFAS every 3 years.
- •Send samples to a state-certified drinking water laboratory recognized by Louisiana Department of Health.
🛡 What Should You Do? — ZIP 71358 Recommendations
Your water quality is good
- ✓ Run cold water for 30 seconds each morning before use — especially if pipes are old
- ✓ Request your annual Consumer Confidence Report from Village of Palmetto Water System
- ✓ If your home was built before 1986, consider testing your own tap for lead
- ✓ Use a pitcher filter (NSF/ANSI 42 certified) for improved taste
Recommended Taste & Safety Filter:
NSF/ANSI 53 Certified Pitcher Filter
Best for removing aesthetic chlorine, odors, and low-level heavy metals.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 71358 Water Quality
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Data Sources & Methodology
Water quality data for ZIP code 71358 is compiled from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), EPA ECHO enforcement database, UCMR5 unregulated contaminant monitoring, and Consumer Confidence Reports filed by Village of Palmetto Water System. Safety scores are composite metrics derived from violation history, lead levels, enforcement actions, and infrastructure risk indicators. Data reflects a 5-year monitoring window. Last dataset update: 2024. View EPA source data →