What was found in Vivian'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 | 1300 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 600 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 400 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 130.7 µg/L 218% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110.4 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 94 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 70 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 46.04 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 30 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 29 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 26 µg/L 173% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.11 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7760 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Carbon Tetrachloride | 0.7400 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 0.5900 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5600 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.1290 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0012 mg/L 8% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Vivian
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF VIVIAN WATER SYSTEM | 4,050 |
Frequently asked questions about Vivian tap water
Is Vivian tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 27 contaminants in the water serving Vivian. 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 Vivian?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vivian, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vivian's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vivian include Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.