What was found in Joyce'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 | 1000 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 495.36 µg/L 619% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 260 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 232.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 185.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 90.125 µg/L 150% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 79.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 65.05 µg/L 3.3% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 57.705 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 38.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 34 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 32.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15.4 µg/L 103% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 9.88 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.9755 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 1.64 µg/L 0.8% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.2 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 1 µg/L 10% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0014 mg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS · 840 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Joyce
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PLEASANT HILLS-CROSSROADS WATER SYSTEMS | 840 |
Frequently asked questions about Joyce tap water
Is Joyce tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 21 contaminants in the water serving Joyce. 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 Joyce?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Joyce, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Joyce's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Joyce include Fluoride, TTHM, Copper, Bromoform, Dibromochloromethane. 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.