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  4. CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEMLA1033003
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Updated 2026-10-15
Water system record · LA1033003

City of Baker Water System

City of Baker Water System serves 13,855 people from groundwater. 31 results are on record. No measured result is above a legal limit.

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Purity ScoreHow the 99 is builtLA1033003 · 13,855 served
99/100 · ExcellentConfidence: moderate
above a reference
0
detected, within reference or no limit
1
not detected
30
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)100
  • Metals & lead100
  • Disinfection by-products—Not monitored
  • Track record (violations)92

Subject scores out of 100. 3 of 4 subjects measured; disinfection pending a source.

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Source
Groundwater
Serves 1 city area on record.
Population
13,855
as reported to EPA
Type
Community Water System
Louisiana
Cities
1
Baker
Records
31 results
latest 2024
FindingsAll resultsComplianceWhat you can doRecordsFAQ
What stands out

No measured result is above a legal limit

No measured result is above a legal limit.

Coverage by group

31 results on record
  • PFAS (forever chemicals)
    29 not detected
  • Metals & lead
    1 not detected
  • Disinfection by-products
    Not monitored
  • Other
    1 detected
  • Above a limit or reference
  • Detected
  • Not detected
  • Not monitored
Every detected result

One detected result

  • Li
    LithiumEPA UCMR 5 · 2024
    10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)
    9.39µg/L
    Within reference
30 other contaminants tested, none detected
  • 11Cl-PF3OUdS
  • 4:2 FTS
  • 6:2 FTS
  • 8:2 FTS
  • 9Cl-PF3ONS
  • ADONA
  • HFPO-DA (GenX)
  • NEtFOSAA
  • NFDHA
  • NMeFOSAA
  • PFBA
  • PFBS
  • PFDA
  • PFDoA
  • PFEESA
  • PFHpA
  • PFHpS
  • PFHxA
  • PFHxS
  • PFMBA
  • PFMPA
  • PFNA
  • PFOA
  • PFOS
  • PFPeA
  • PFPeS
  • PFTA
  • PFTrDA
  • PFUnA
  • Lead (90th percentile)

Compliance and coverage

Lead service lines

6,199service lines inventoried

  • Lead0
  • Galvanized, to replace0
  • Material unknown0
  • Not lead6,199

From the utility's inventory reported to EPA (2026Q2). Look up your address with the utility.

Compliance

1health-based violation in the last 10 years

From EPA SDWIS. Counted once per contaminant per year, as in the Track record score.

Not in this recordDisinfection by-products weren't monitored in this dataset

No result is not a pass. Your utility's annual water quality report may list them, and a certified lab test covers your own tap.

A federal limit (an MCL or action level) is an enforceable legal cap; a health goal is often stricter. Meeting the limit is a compliance fact, not a health clearance, and PurityMap publishes no overall compliance verdict.

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Questions

Frequently asked questions

Who does CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM serve?

CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM (PWS ID LA1033003) is a public water system serving 13,855 people in Baker, Louisiana.

Where does CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM get its water?

CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM is on record as drawing from groundwater. The source shapes which contaminants matter most for this system.

What does CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM's monitoring record show?

PurityMap's record for CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM holds 31 findings: 1 detected within the reference and 30 not detected, from 31 evidence records. Every finding links to its source; a substance that was never monitored is shown as pending, not as a pass.

Is CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM's water safe to drink?

PurityMap does not issue a safety verdict. It publishes CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM's measured results against each contaminant's benchmark so you can read them in context. Safety depends on the specific finding, your plumbing, and how the water reaches your tap.

How current is this CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM data?

The latest published record for CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM is dated 2026-10-15. Utilities report on regulatory cycles, so results reflect the monitoring period rather than a live reading.

Does this assessment represent my home's tap water?

No. It is assessed at the water-system level from CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM's own monitoring. It does not cover the service line to your building or the plumbing inside it, which can add lead and other metals after the water leaves the system. A tap test is the way to know what reaches your glass.

What contaminants were detected in CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM?

Lithium was detected in this record. Each finding shows its measured value, its reference and its source on this page.

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Sources and dataAll 31 records and their sourcesEPA UCMR 5 · EPA SDWIS (Lead & Copper Rule)+
SubstanceResultReferenceSampledStatusEvidence
11-Chloroeicosafluoro-3-oxaundecane-1-sulfonic acid (11Cl-PF3OUdS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (4:2 FTS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (6:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
1H, 1H, 2H, 2H-perfluorodecane sulfonic acid (8:2 FTS)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
9-Chlorohexadecafluoro-3-oxanone-1-sulfonic acid (9Cl-PF3ONS)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
4,8-Dioxa-3H-perfluorononanoic acid (ADONA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA) (GenX chemicals)< 5 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NEtFOSAA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Nonafluoro-3,6-dioxaheptanoic acid (NFDHA)< 20 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
N-methyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoacetic acid (NMeFOSAA)< 6 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorobutanoic acid (PFBA)< 5 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid (PFBS)< 3 ng/L2,000 ng/L EPA health advisory (screening, not a legal limit)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorododecanoic acid (PFDoA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluoro (2-ethoxyethane) sulfonic acid (PFEESA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluoroheptanesulfonic acid (PFHpS)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA)< 3 ng/L400,000 ng/L Michigan EGLE state MCL (strictest US state)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorohexanesulfonic acid (PFHxS)< 3 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoro-4-methoxybutanoic acid (PFMBA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluoro-3-methoxypropanoic acid (PFMPA)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA)< 4 ng/L10 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detectedView evidence
Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS)< 4 ng/L4.0 ng/L federal MCL (2024)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detectedView evidence
Perfluoropentanoic acid (PFPeA)< 3 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluoropentanesulfonic acid (PFPeS)< 4 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorotetradecanoic acid (PFTA)< 8 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluorotridecanoic acid (PFTrDA)< 7 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Perfluoroundecanoic acid (PFUnA)< 2 ng/LNo federal or state limit; shown for transparency2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Not detected—
Lithium9.39 µg/L10 µg/L EPA health reference level (screening, not a legal limit)2024-06-19 to 2024-12-02Below limitView evidence
Lead (90th percentile)Non-Detect (ND)15 µg/L federal action level2024–2026 monitoring period (still open)Not detectedView evidence
  • UCMR5 Analytical Results

    UCMR5 Analytical Results: CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM (LA1033003)

    US EPA

    Published
    2026-10-15
    Newest sample
    2024-12-02
    Findings here
    30

    View source ↗Source record

  • State SDWIS Compliance Record

    Lead & Copper Rule 90th-percentile: CITY OF BAKER WATER SYSTEM (LA1033003)

    US EPA SDWIS

    Published
    2026-10-13
    Newest sample
    2026
    Findings here
    1

    View source ↗Source record

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