What was found in Alanta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 300 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 236.5 µg/L 5.9% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.93 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 44 µg/L 0.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 29.665 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 22.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.585 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 17.19 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 15.8 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 13.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Selenium | 10 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 50 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 5.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.7 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.05 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.0725 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,324 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Alanta
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST GRANT WATER ASSOCIATION | 3,324 |
Frequently asked questions about Alanta tap water
Is Alanta tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Alanta. 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 Alanta?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Alanta, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Alanta's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Alanta include Copper, Fluoride, TTHM, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.