What was found in Pineville's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1600 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 334.9999999999998 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 74.44999999999996 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 300 µg/L — KOLIN RUBY WISE WATERWORK DISTRICT 11 A · 4,992 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 81.94999999999999 µg/L 4.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 39.099999999999994 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 33.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2025 | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 20.994999999999997 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 18.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 10.444999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.25 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 9.348499999999992 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9.171999999999992 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.3199999999999985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.575 µg/L — KOLIN RUBY WISE WATERWORK DISTRICT 11 A · 4,992 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.096 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.5 µg/L — KOLIN RUBY WISE WATERWORK DISTRICT 11 A · 4,992 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.7249999999999996 µg/L 37% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 3.073999999999999 pCi/L 61% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.5025 µg/L — KOLIN RUBY WISE WATERWORK DISTRICT 11 A · 4,992 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.482 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 2 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Highest in the city: KOLIN RUBY WISE WATERWORK DISTRICT 11 A · 4,992 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 1.8399999999999992 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Uranium | 1.455 µg/L 4.9% of the EPA limit 30 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.9925 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Diquat | 0.6700 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 20 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.5240 µg/L 52% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2017 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM · 20,358 people · 2023 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pineville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF PINEVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 20,358 |
| KOLIN RUBY WISE WATERWORK DISTRICT 11 A | 4,992 |
Frequently asked questions about Pineville tap water
Is Pineville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 28 contaminants in the water serving Pineville. 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 Pineville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Pineville, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pineville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pineville include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, TTHM. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.