What was found in Farmerville'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 | 1200 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 820 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 382 µg/L 478% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 294 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 80.5 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 71.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 63 µg/L 3.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 33.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 33.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 21 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 15 MFL 214% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 7 MFL | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 7.74 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 6.6 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 4.96 pCi/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.67 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.24 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.06 pCi/L 21% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0710 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Pfpea | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0016 mg/L 11% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Farmerville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF FARMERVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 5,352 |
| ROCKY BRANCH WATER SYSTEM | 1,650 |
| UNION PARISH WATERWORKS DISTRICT 1 | 1,626 |
| WARDS CHAPEL WATER SYSTEM | 1,620 |
| TRI-WATER SYSTEM | 1,302 |
| SALEM WATER SYSTEM | 753 |
Frequently asked questions about Farmerville tap water
Is Farmerville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 30 contaminants in the water serving Farmerville. 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 Farmerville?
6 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Farmerville, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Farmerville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Farmerville include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Bromoform. 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.