Uranium in Louisiana Well Water

In Louisiana, uranium levels average 14.722 ppb, with a maximum recorded level of 35.213 ppb. The EPA limit is 30 ppb. Currently 17.4% of tested wells exceed this limit, affecting approximately 43,500 wells.

Testing for uranium in Louisiana typically costs around $87. If treatment is needed, water treatment systems for uranium cost approximately $3,414.

The risk level for uranium in Louisiana is rated as high. The state average of 14.722 ppb is 4.1% above the national average of 14.136 ppb.