What was found in Belle Chasse'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 2500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1100 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 640 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 210.1 µg/L 263% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 140 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 130.7 µg/L 218% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 130.46 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 125.99 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 86 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 70 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 51 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 48 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 43 µg/L 287% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 38.02 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 24 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 12 µg/L 120% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6 µg/L 3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.2 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.49 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 1 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9500 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.8100 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7080 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.6600 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.5900 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.5400 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5400 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0081 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | LCR |
| PFOS | 0.0046 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Belle Chasse
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELLE CHASSE WATER DISTRICT | 19,644 |
| PORT SULPHUR WATER DISTRICT | 10,308 |
| DALCOUR WATERWORKS DISTRICT | 1,248 |
| POINTE A LA HACHE WATER SYSTEM | 882 |
Frequently asked questions about Belle Chasse tap water
Is Belle Chasse tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants in the water serving Belle Chasse. 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 Belle Chasse?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Belle Chasse, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Belle Chasse's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Belle Chasse include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.