What was found in Pitkin'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 | 385 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 249 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 200 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 19.04 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.11 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 1.677 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 1.372 µg/L 2.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 1.218 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 0.9655 µg/L 9.7% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.7440 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 0.7345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 0.6900 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 0.6190 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 0.5700 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pentachlorophenol | 0.3960 µg/L 40% of the EPA limit 1 µg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PITKIN WATER SYSTEM · 750 people · 2024 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pitkin
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PITKIN WATER SYSTEM | 750 |
Frequently asked questions about Pitkin tap water
Is Pitkin tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving Pitkin. 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 Pitkin?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pitkin, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pitkin's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pitkin include Copper, Barium, Fluoride, Gross Beta Particle Activity, Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U. 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.