What was found in Haughton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 74.75 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1000 µg/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 620 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 860 µg/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 234.5 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 347.5 µg/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 292 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 53 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 48.825 µg/L 61% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 20.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 20.135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 14.34 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.43 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.48 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.2505 µg/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.8095 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 3.853 pCi/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.98 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.574 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.8975 pCi/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5600 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 1.427 µg/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.4 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.8700 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.8500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM · 5,355 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0011 mg/L — BODCAU WATER WORKS · 159 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Haughton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF HAUGHTON WATER SYSTEM | 5,355 |
| BODCAU WATER WORKS | 159 |
Frequently asked questions about Haughton tap water
Is Haughton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Haughton. 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 Haughton?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Haughton, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Haughton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Haughton include Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Lithium. 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.