What was found in Centerville'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 | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 87.4 µg/L 146% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 87 µg/L 580% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 85.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 57 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 49 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 38.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 38.27 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.4 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.09 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.6 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.25 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7640 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7600 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.6200 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 0.5100 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.1600 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0054 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0033 mg/L 22% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Centerville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ST MARY WATER & SEWER COMM #3 | 7,828 |
Frequently asked questions about Centerville tap water
Is Centerville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Centerville. 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 Centerville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Centerville, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Centerville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Centerville include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.