What was found in Oil City'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 | 900 µg/L 69% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 299 µg/L 498% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 238 µg/L 298% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 184 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 175 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 130 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 90 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 85 µg/L 567% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 75 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 60.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 58 µg/L 2.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 46.04 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 23.29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8.8 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.55 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9500 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.5000 pCi/L 10% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.1290 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 2,4-D | 0.0850 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 70 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.0620 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Oil City
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF OIL CITY WATER SYSTEM | 2,148 |
Frequently asked questions about Oil City tap water
Is Oil City tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants in the water serving Oil City. 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 Oil City?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Oil City, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Oil City's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Oil City 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.