City Of Plaquemine Water System
Iberville Parish County, LA
LA1047005
Contaminants Exceeding Limits
The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the past ten years.
- 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.
- 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.
Other Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the past ten years.
1,2-Dichloroethane
2 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.239 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 5.000 ppb |
1-Butanol
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 2.575 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | - |
Barium
3 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.096 ppm |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 2.000 ppm |
Bromodichloromethane
62 detections
| Avg Result: | 0.441 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 80.000 ppb |
Chlorate
1 detection
| Avg Result: | 4.825 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 210.000 ppb |
Chloroform
96 detections
| Avg Result: | 2.617 ppb |
|---|---|
| Limit: | 70.000 ppb |
Contaminants tested
Contaminants that have been tested but not detected
Summary
- People Served
- 14K
- Groundwater
- Iberville Parish County
- Data from 2014-2024
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