What was found in Campti'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 | 1400 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1200 µg/L 60% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 563 µg/L 938% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 414.8 µg/L 519% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 383 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 330 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 316 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 280 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 246 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 110 µg/L 733% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 91.811 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 50.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 35.7 µg/L 3.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 27.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 8.88 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.02 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4.2 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.4 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.87 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8800 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.8100 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.6100 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1610 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0124 mg/L 82% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Campti
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF CAMPTI WATER SYSTEM | 1,515 |
| CRESTON WATER SYSTEM | 801 |
| SANDY POINT 480 WATER SYSTEM | 654 |
Frequently asked questions about Campti tap water
Is Campti tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Campti. 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 Campti?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Campti, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Campti's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Campti include Copper, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.