What was found in Dequincy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 400 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 44.82 µg/L 56% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 15.89 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.577 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 14.357 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12.854 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.11 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.85 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.7 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.5445 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.155 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 · 4,791 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dequincy
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CALCASIEU PARISH WW DISTRICT 7 | 4,791 |
Frequently asked questions about Dequincy tap water
Is Dequincy tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Dequincy. 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 Dequincy?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Dequincy, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dequincy's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dequincy include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Bromodichloromethane. 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.