What was found in Mooringsport'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 | 1500 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 441 µg/L 735% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 280 µg/L 350% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 240 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 220 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 210 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 96 µg/L 640% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 56 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 7.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0168 mg/L 112% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mooringsport
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF MOORINGSPORT WATER SYSTEM | 999 |
Frequently asked questions about Mooringsport tap water
Is Mooringsport tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Mooringsport. 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 Mooringsport?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Mooringsport, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mooringsport's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mooringsport include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Chloroform, Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.