What was found in ZIP 70520
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 | 3800 µg/L 292% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1300 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 1100 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 340 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 74.4 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 62.4 µg/L 104% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 60 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 46.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 44 µg/L 293% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 37.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | UCMR-5 |
| Arsenic | 37 µg/L 370% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 11 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 8.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 6/6 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.1 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.83 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 4/6 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/6 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 2.74 pCi/L 55% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 5/6 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 2.1 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 2/6 | SYR4 |
| P-Dichlorobenzene | 1.73 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 75 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Oxamyl | 1.6 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.0810 µg/L 8.1% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Endrin | 0.0140 µg/L 0.7% of the EPA limit 2 µg/L | 1/6 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 6/6 | 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 70520
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| LAFAYETTE UTILITIES WATER SYSTEM | LA | 169,389 |
| LPWDN NORTH REGION | LA | 16,833 |
| CITY OF CARENCRO WATER SYSTEM | LA | 11,301 |
| ST LANDRY WATER WORKS DISTRICT 2 RURAL | LA | 4,761 |
| UNITED WATER SYSTEM | LA | 4,446 |
| LPWD NORTH PRODUCTION FACILITY | LA | 4,122 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 70520 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 70520 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 29 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 70520. 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 70520?
6 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 70520. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 70520's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Fluoride, TTHM, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.