What was found in Vidalia'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 | 1005 µg/L 77% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 493 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 312.5 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 200 µg/L 2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 87.75 µg/L 110% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 52.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 40.64 µg/L 68% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 25.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 20.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 16.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.05 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 10 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Alpha, Excl. Radon And U | 5.134 pCi/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2016 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Combined Radium (-226 And -228) | 4.684 pCi/L 94% of the EPA limit 5 pCi/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.96 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.54 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.95 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 0.8740 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 0.6370 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Adipate | 0.5495 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 400 µg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0317 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOA | 0.0201 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfpea | 0.0129 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhxa | 0.0108 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFOS | 0.0073 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFNA | 0.0048 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| PFBS | 0.0035 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Pfhpa | 0.0032 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0 mg/L 0% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM · 6,354 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 Vidalia
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| TOWN OF VIDALIA WATER SYSTEM | 6,354 |
Frequently asked questions about Vidalia tap water
Is Vidalia tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 31 contaminants in the water serving Vidalia. 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 Vidalia?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Vidalia, Louisiana to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Vidalia's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Vidalia include Copper, Fluoride, Barium, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM. 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.