What was found in Forest'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 | 500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 330 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 150 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 16.277 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.7515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.8015 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 4.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.4 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.325 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.522 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.335 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 3.19 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2368 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.167 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 0.9200 pCi/L 6.1% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene | 0.8800 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7200 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM · 1,560 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Forest
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF FOREST WATER SYSTEM | 1,560 |
Frequently asked questions about Forest tap water
Is Forest tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Forest. 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 Forest?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Forest, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Forest's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Forest include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, TTHM, Dibromochloromethane. 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.