Monterey Rural Water System Inc

Concordia Parish County, LA
LA1029007
People Served
5.3K
Water Source
Groundwater
Counties
Concordia Parish County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

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

  • CO

    Combined Radium (-226 & -228)

    Radium-226 and -228 are radioactive elements that enter water from eroding rock and soil. These naturally occurring contaminants increase the risk of cancer.

    7.006 pci/l
    EPA limit 5.000 pci/l
  • 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.

    440.000 ppb
    EPA limit 50.000 ppb

Other Contaminants Detected

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

Aluminum

Avg:0.130 ppm
Limit:-

Barium

Avg:1.900 ppm
Limit:2.000 ppm

Chloride

Avg:1526.000 ppm
Limit:-

Combined Chlorine

Avg:1.700 ppm
Limit:-

Gross Alpha Particle Activity

Avg:11.400 pci/l
Limit:15.000 pci/l

Gross Beta Particle Activity

Avg:7.650 pci/l
Limit:50.000 pci/l
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