What was found in Natchez'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 | 600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 292 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 270 µg/L 2.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 197.5 µg/L 9.9% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 79.705 µg/L 133% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 56.175 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 52.45 µg/L 66% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44.985 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 22.015 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 14.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2024 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 9.8 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.52 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.883 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.277 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.8180 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.7100 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.7040 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 · 8,415 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Natchez
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NATCHITOCHES PARISH WWKS DISTRICT 2 | 8,415 |
Frequently asked questions about Natchez tap water
Is Natchez tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Natchez. 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 Natchez?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Natchez, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Natchez's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Natchez include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.