Trihalomethanes occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Liver, kidney or central nervous system problems; increased risk of cancer
Coliforms are bacteria that are naturally present in the environment and used as an indicator that other, potentially harmful, bacteria may be present. Coliforms found in more samples than allowed is a warning of potential problems.
Not a health threat in itself; it is used to indicate whether other potentially harmful bacteria may be present5
Haloacetic acids occur when naturally-occurring organic and inorganic materials in the water react with the disinfectants, chlorine and chloramine.
Increased risk of cancer
Arsenic is a semi-metal element in the periodic table. It is odorless and tasteless. It enters drinking water supplies from natural deposits in the earth or from agricultural and industrial practices. Approximately 90 percent of industrial arsenic in the U.S. is currently used as a wood preservative, but arsenic is also used in paints, dyes, metals, drugs, soaps, and semi-conductors. Agricultural applications, mining, and smelting also contribute to arsenic releases in the environment.
Skin damage or problems with circulatory systems, and may have increased risk of getting cancer
Chlorine dioxide is a water additive used to control microbes and can be used to control tastes and odors. It rapidly disappears from stored water.
Anemia; infants & young children: nervous system effects
Chlorite occurs when chlorine dioxide breaks down.
Anemia; infants & young children: nervous system effects
Barium is a lustrous, machinable metal which exists in nature only in ores containing mixtures of elements. It is used in making a wide variety of electronic components, in metal alloys, bleaches, dyes, fireworks, ceramics and glass. In particular, it is used in well drilling operations where it is directly released into the ground.
Increase in blood pressure
1,2-Dichloroethane is a colorless, oily, organic liquid with a sweet, chloroform-like odor. The greatest use of 1,2-dichloroethane is in making chemicals involved in plastics, rubber and synthetic textile fibers. Other uses include: as a solvent for resins and fats, photography, photocopying, cosmetics, drugs, and as a fumigant for grains and orchards.
Increased risk of cancer
Date Reported | Location Affected | Number of People Affected | Cause | Time Lasted |
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Oct 17, 2023 | Sun, Louisiana | Unknown | Broken water line | Unknown |
Oct 16, 2023 | Kaplan, Louisiana | Unknown | Water line break | Unknown |
Oct 13, 2023 | Clairborne Parish, Louisiana | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Oct 13, 2023 | Turkey Creek, Louisiana | Unknown | Water main break | Unknown |
Oct 11, 2023 | Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana | Unknown | Low water pressure | Unknown |