What was found in Newellton'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 193.9 µg/L 242% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 189 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 150.5 µg/L 251% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 110 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 100 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 87 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 80.36 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 77 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 63.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 20.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8.2 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5 µg/L 33% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.76 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Atrazine | 2.28 µg/L 76% of the EPA limit 3 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.9 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.14 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.9800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.8700 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.7100 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5800 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.3850 pCi/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.2500 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.2000 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0610 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Newellton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF NEWELLTON WATER SYSTEM | 1,100 |
Frequently asked questions about Newellton tap water
Is Newellton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Newellton. 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 Newellton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Newellton, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Newellton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Newellton include Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Fluoride. 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.