What was found in Woodworth'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 | 2200 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 1475 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 73.95 µg/L 3.7% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 65.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 57.91 µg/L 72% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.78 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 38.63 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 15.21 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 14.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.87 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.3 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.97 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.619 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7490 pCi/L 15% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0022 mg/L 15% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM · 4,818 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Woodworth
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF WOODWORTH WATER SYSTEM | 4,818 |
Frequently asked questions about Woodworth tap water
Is Woodworth tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Woodworth. 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 Woodworth?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Woodworth, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Woodworth's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Woodworth include Fluoride, Copper, Barium, Monochloroacetic Acid, 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.