What was found in ZIP 70714
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 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 1000 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 900 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 460 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 109 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 98.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 47.6 µg/L 79% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 45.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 38 µg/L 253% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 37 µg/L 370% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 10 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 21.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 19.7 µg/L 328% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 6 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 14.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 10 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Selenium | 10 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 8.7 µg/L 4.4% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 6.59 pCi/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.76 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.69 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.23 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Asbestos | 1 MFL 14% of the EPA limit 7 MFL | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cadmium | 1 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Carbofuran | 0.6200 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 40 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorocyclopentadiene | 0.5400 µg/L 1.1% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Simazine | 0.2200 µg/L 5.5% of the EPA limit 4 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Hexachlorobenzene | 0.1500 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0200 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | 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 70714
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| BATON ROUGE WATER COMPANY | LA | 596,844 |
| CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM | LA | 13,855 |
| UNITED WATER SYSTEM | LA | 4,446 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 70714 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 70714 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 34 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 70714. 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 70714?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 70714. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 70714'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.