What was found in Delcambre'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 | 500 µg/L 38% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 17.22 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.76 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.435 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 7 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 4.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.08 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.254 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.5438 pCi/L 31% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.6075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.3660 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0051 mg/L 34% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM · 2,457 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Delcambre
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF DELCAMBRE WATER SYSTEM | 2,457 |
Frequently asked questions about Delcambre tap water
Is Delcambre tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Delcambre. 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 Delcambre?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Delcambre, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Delcambre's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Delcambre include Copper, Fluoride, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), TTHM, Monochloroacetic Acid. 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.