What was found in Effie'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 408 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 400 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 45 µg/L 0.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 27.55 µg/L 1.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 25.98 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 13.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 12.185 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.35 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 6.9 µg/L 6.9% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 5.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.5 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.49 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.02 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.495 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| 1,2-Dichloroethane | 0.7200 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 µg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.4000 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0040 mg/L 27% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC · 3,726 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Effie
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| AVOYELLES WARD ONE WATER SYSTEM INC | 3,726 |
Frequently asked questions about Effie tap water
Is Effie tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Effie. 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 Effie?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Effie, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Effie's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Effie include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, 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.