Town Of Ferriday Water System

Concordia Parish County, LA
LA1029005
People Served
4.2K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Concordia Parish County
Data from
2022-2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • AR

    Arsenic

    Arsenic is a toxic element found in rocks and soil. It enters water through natural erosion and human activities like mining. Long-term exposure causes cancer and organ damage.

    23.100 ppb
    EPA limit 10.000 ppb
  • MA

    Manganese

    Manganese is a metal found in rocks and soil. It enters water through erosion and industrial processes. While essential in small amounts, excess can harm the nervous system.

    620.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb
  • TR

    Trihalomethanes

    Trihalomethanes are chemical byproducts formed when chlorine used to disinfect water reacts with organic matter. They are common in chlorinated water and may increase cancer risk.

    98.500 ppb
    EPA limit 80.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Aluminum

Avg:0.020 ppm
Limit:-

Barium

Avg:0.578 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:20.000 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Chlorine

Avg:2.400 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

Avg:1.396 pci/l
Limit:5.000 pci/l

Copper

Avg:0.400 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm
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