What was found in Barling's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 45.37999999999999 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 39.89999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 23 µg/L 1.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 19.18 µg/L 32% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 11.579999999999998 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 7.32 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.579999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BARLING WATERWORKS · 5,822 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Barling
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BARLING WATERWORKS | 5,822 |
Frequently asked questions about Barling tap water
Is Barling tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Barling. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most detected levels are within federal limits. Check the level and source for each contaminant above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official compliance status.
How many water suppliers serve Barling?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Barling, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Barling's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Barling include TTHM, Chloroform, Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier and the data source, is in the table above.
Where does this data come from?
Every figure is official EPA drinking-water monitoring — the Lead & Copper Rule, the UCMR-5 nationwide testing program, and the EPA Six-Year Review — not our own testing. Each number is labelled with its source and period.