What was found in Joyce'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 541 µg/L 676% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 279 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 197 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 118 µg/L 787% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 110.8 µg/L 185% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 93.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 66.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 66 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 43.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 42.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 34 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.02 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.64 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.2 µg/L 20% 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 |
| Lead | 0.0023 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Joyce
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS | 840 |
Frequently asked questions about Joyce tap water
Is Joyce tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Joyce. 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 Joyce?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Joyce, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Joyce's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Joyce include Fluoride, TTHM, Copper, Bromoform, Dibromochloromethane. 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.