What was found in Basile'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 | 630 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 257.5 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 170 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 60 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.51 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 14.975 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2023 | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 9.3 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.66 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.62 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.6 µg/L 44% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 5.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.935 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.5 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 3.87 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.762 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.535 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.875 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.755 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.087 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.8925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.025 µg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.9010 pCi/L 18% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM · 4,578 people · 2024
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM · 2,559 people · 2024 | 2/2 | 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 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Basile
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BAYOU DES CANNES WATER SYSTEM | 4,578 |
| TOWN OF BASILE WATER SYSTEM | 2,559 |
Frequently asked questions about Basile tap water
Is Basile tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 22 contaminants in the water serving Basile. 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 Basile?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Basile, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Basile's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Basile include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. 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.