What was found in Cecilia's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 964.9999999999999 µg/L 74% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 792.9999999999999 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 245 µg/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 78.65 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 51 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.599999999999994 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 28.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 25 µg/L 250% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 10 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10.9 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 10.539999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 10.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.7199999999999935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.5 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.759999999999999 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.4599999999999986 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.4099999999999993 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.3599999999999968 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.0025 pCi/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8240 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CECILIA WATER CORPORATION · 12,420 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Cecilia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CECILIA WATER CORPORATION | 12,420 |
Frequently asked questions about Cecilia tap water
Is Cecilia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Cecilia. 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 Cecilia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cecilia, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cecilia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cecilia include Copper, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.