What was found in New Iberia'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 | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 360 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 8.1 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.6 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.1 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7960 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5600 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.4700 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Iberia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU | 8,775 |
Frequently asked questions about New Iberia tap water
Is New Iberia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving New Iberia. 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 New Iberia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Iberia, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Iberia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Iberia include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Lead. 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.