What was found in Bella Vista's water
The highest level seen across the city's suppliers, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | 132 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 124 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 81.5 µg/L 136% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 52.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 51 µg/L 3.9% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 19 µg/L 127% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Bella Vista
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BELLA VISTA POA | 39,419 |
| OLD BELLA VISTA POA | 83 |
Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista tap water
Is Bella Vista tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Bella Vista. 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 Bella Vista?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Bella Vista, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Bella Vista's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Bella Vista include TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid, Copper. The full list, with the highest level found 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.