What was found in Natchitoches'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 | 635 µg/L 49% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 567 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 98.955 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dalapon | 67.9566 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 200 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 67.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 56.6 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 50.72 µg/L 63% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 20.8 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 7.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.189 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.436 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 1.07 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.9760 µg/L 9.8% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.6830 pCi/L 14% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 0.5500 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0031 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM · 27,693 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Natchitoches
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CITY OF NATCHITOCHES WATER SYSTEM | 27,693 |
Frequently asked questions about Natchitoches tap water
Is Natchitoches tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 24 contaminants in the water serving Natchitoches. 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 Natchitoches?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Natchitoches, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Natchitoches's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Natchitoches include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dalapon. 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.