What was found in Fenton'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 | 460 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 320 µg/L 8% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 128.5 µg/L 6.4% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 23.59 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 21.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 15.35 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 14.25 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 4.625 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.47 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.183 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.9885 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1.895 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.34 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.0234 pCi/L 20% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5795 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0170 mg/L 113% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM · 226 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Fenton
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| VILLAGE OF FENTON WATER SYSTEM | 226 |
Frequently asked questions about Fenton tap water
Is Fenton tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Fenton. 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 Fenton?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Fenton, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Fenton's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Fenton include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), 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.