What was found in Arnaudville's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 2500 µg/L 192% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 140 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.4 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.6 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 38 µg/L 253% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 37 µg/L 370% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 3.37 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.15 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.44 pCi/L 29% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.179 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 0.7600 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Arnaudville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| UNITED WATER SYSTEM | 4,446 |
| TOWN OF ARNAUDVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 3,957 |
Frequently asked questions about Arnaudville tap water
Is Arnaudville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Arnaudville. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Arnaudville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Arnaudville, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Arnaudville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Arnaudville include Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. The full list, with the highest level found and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.