What was found in Barksdale Afb'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 74.325 µg/L 93% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 58.405 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 48.98 µg/L 82% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 39.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 22.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 13.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.272 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 6.195 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 5.72 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.84 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM · 13,000 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barksdale Afb
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARKSDALE AFB WATER SYSTEM | 13,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Barksdale Afb tap water
Is Barksdale Afb tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Barksdale Afb. 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 Barksdale Afb?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Barksdale Afb, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barksdale Afb's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barksdale Afb include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, Bromodichloromethane. 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.