What was found in Greenwood'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 | 1800 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 720 µg/L 7.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 300 µg/L 7.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 118.7 µg/L 148% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 100 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 81.6 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 60.79 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 49 µg/L 2.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 38.81 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 31.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 5.91 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.34 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8930 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0100 mg/L 67% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
| Pfba | 0.0050 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
Water suppliers serving Greenwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF GREENWOOD WATER SYSTEM | 5,205 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood tap water
Is Greenwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Greenwood. 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 Greenwood?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greenwood, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenwood include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.