What was found in ZIP 70516
The highest level seen across the suppliers serving this ZIP, 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 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1000 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 960 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 66.5 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.3 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 24.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 23.54 µg/L 392% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 23.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12 µg/L 80% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 11.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 9.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 9.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 8.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 7.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.8 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.39 pCi/L 48% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1.15 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 0.9800 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 0.7700 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving ZIP 70516
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| MIRE BRANCH WATER CORPORATION | LA | 9,480 |
| SAVOY SWORDS WATER SYSTEM INC | LA | 7,326 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 70516 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 70516 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 26 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 70516. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 70516?
2 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 70516. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 70516's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.