What was found in Saline'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 4160 µg/L 320% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 78.25 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 500 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 162.5 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 120 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 113.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107.36 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.73 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 78.46 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 41.09 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33.84 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 27.445 µg/L 183% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.97 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.9 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.392 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.858 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.3 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.182 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Thallium, Total | 1.834 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.465 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.7 µg/L — VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM · 450 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.2325 pCi/L 25% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0052 mg/L 35% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM · 717 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Saline
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| FRIENDSHIP WATER SYSTEM | 717 |
| VILLAGE OF SALINE WATER SYSTEM | 450 |
| SOUTHEAST BIENVILLE WATER SYSTEM | 348 |
Frequently asked questions about Saline tap water
Is Saline tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Saline. 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 Saline?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Saline, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Saline's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Saline include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chloroform. 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.