What was found in Dry Prong'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 | 5200 µg/L 400% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 140 µg/L 3.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 83 µg/L 553% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 59 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 34.7 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 7.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 6.9 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 4.6 MFL 66% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 2.1 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.8 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.45 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.3 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.7100 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Dry Prong
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CENTRAL GRANT WATER SYSTEM | 2,250 |
| VILLAGE OF DRY PRONG WATER SYSTEM | 1,155 |
Frequently asked questions about Dry Prong tap water
Is Dry Prong tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Dry Prong. 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 Dry Prong?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Dry Prong, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Dry Prong's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Dry Prong include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Lead, Barium. 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.