What was found in New Iberia'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 | 1200 µg/L 92% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 342 µg/L 8.6% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 100 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.76 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 5.435 µg/L 6.8% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.3 µg/L 35% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.285 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 3.065 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.135 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 1.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.59 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.5525 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.355 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 0.7812 pCi/L 16% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.5600 µg/L 9.3% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.4700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU · 8,775 people · 2023 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving New Iberia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| IBERIA WATER WORKS DISTRICT 3 - COTEAU | 8,775 |
Frequently asked questions about New Iberia tap water
Is New Iberia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving New Iberia. 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 New Iberia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for New Iberia, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in New Iberia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in New Iberia 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.