What was found in Many'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 | 1600 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 740 µg/L 7.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 660 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 203.7 µg/L 340% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 185.2 µg/L 232% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 144 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 141 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 118 µg/L 787% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 85 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 65.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 46.04 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 42.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 40.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 39.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 21.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 15.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.11 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 5.8 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 2.632 µg/L 263% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.61 pCi/L 52% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.74 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.5 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7400 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 0.6500 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5200 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| O-Dichlorobenzene | 0.3500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 600 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.1200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0530 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0082 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Many
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| SABINE PARISH WATER DISTRICT 1 | 6,924 |
| SOUTH TOLEDO BEND WATER DISTRICT | 5,943 |
| TOWN OF MANY WATER SYSTEM | 4,428 |
| PENDLETON WATER ASSOCIATION | 2,634 |
| TOWN OF MANY SOUTH | 51 |
Frequently asked questions about Many tap water
Is Many tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 33 contaminants in the water serving Many. 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 Many?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Many, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Many's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Many include Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.