What was found in ZIP 70517
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 | 2500 µg/L 192% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 270 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 92.4 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 72 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68.2 µg/L 114% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 46.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 38 µg/L 253% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 37 µg/L 370% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 37 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 23 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 18.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 11 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.67 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5 µg/L 83% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.04 pCi/L 41% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Antimony, Total | 1.6 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0046 mg/L 31% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 4/4 | 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 single worst sample on
record — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 70517
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| CECILIA WATER CORPORATION | LA | 12,420 |
| CITY OF BREAUX BRIDGE WATER SYSTEM | LA | 10,098 |
| HENDERSON NINA WATER SYSTEM INC | LA | 5,535 |
| UNITED WATER SYSTEM | LA | 4,446 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 70517 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 70517 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 70517. 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 70517?
4 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 70517. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 70517's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.