What was found in Sikes'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 | 1700 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 850 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 323 µg/L 404% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 312.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 260.4 µg/L 434% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 220.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 91.79 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 32 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 24 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 23.822 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.23 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.8640 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.8300 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM · 639 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Sikes
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF SIKES WATER SYSTEM | 639 |
Frequently asked questions about Sikes tap water
Is Sikes tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Sikes. 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 Sikes?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Sikes, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Sikes's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Sikes include Fluoride, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.