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Charenton, LA
WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 4 OF ST MARY
Is Charenton tap water safe to drink?
Source: Official EPA UCMR5 federal monitoring data | Last tested November 2024
Can you drink the tap water in Charenton?
Charenton tap water has 1 detected contaminant, currently below EPA limits (tested November 2024). PFBA measured closest to the threshold. See the full compound-by-compound report.
Recommended for Charenton tap water
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
The health risk for Charenton
PFAS traces were detected in local water tests, though levels are currently below EPA limits. Since no amount of PFAS is considered completely safe by health researchers, a certified filter adds a meaningful layer of protection — especially for children.
- PFAS or other chemicals detected; no confirmed exceedances in multiple samples.
PFBA concentration (µg/L)
November 2024
0 µg/L
6 µg/L
20 µg/L
0.023 µg/L
Detected
µg/L
6 µg/L
EPA limit
guideline
0.4% of limit
Comparison
vs. guideline
EPA limit: 6 µg/L | Your water: 0.023 µg/L
Add a Layer of Protection for Charenton Tap Water
PFBA (a PFAS 'forever chemical') was detected below EPA limits. A certified filter can still add an extra layer of protection.
Pitcher filter
Epic Pure XP Water Filter Pitcher
NSF-certified dual-layer filtration reduces 70+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, chlorine, microplastics, and bacteria.
Under-sink RO system
Waterdrop G3P600 Reverse Osmosis System
8-stage tankless RO system certified to NSF/ANSI 58, reduces 1,000+ contaminants including PFAS, lead, arsenic, fluoride, and nitrates.
Most elevated compounds
No compounds above or close to EPA limits in available data.
View all tested compounds
WATER & SEWER COMMISSION 4 OF ST MARY · Tested: Multiple dates
| Compound | Measurement | EPA Limit | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFBA | 0.023 µg/L | 6 µg/L | 0.4% of limit |
| lithium | <9.000 µg/L | 10 µg/L | Below limit |
| HFPO-DA | <0.005 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFNA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.01 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHxA | <0.003 µg/L | 3 µg/L | Below limit |
| 11Cl-PF3OUdS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 4:2 FTS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| 6:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 8:2 FTS | <0.005 µg/L | 0.005 µg/L | Below limit |
| 9Cl-PF3ONS | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
| ADONA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFBS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFDoA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFHpS | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOA | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFOS | <0.004 µg/L | 0.004 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFPeA | <0.003 µg/L | 0.003 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFTrDA | <0.007 µg/L | 0.007 µg/L | Below limit |
| PFUnA | <0.002 µg/L | 0.002 µg/L | Below limit |
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