What was found in Booneville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1030 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 700 µg/L 7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 430 µg/L 4.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 92.49999999999999 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 350.12 µg/L — BOONEVILLE DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 275 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 85.735 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 88.52499999999999 µg/L — BOONEVILLE DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 275 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 73.18499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 75.45 µg/L — BOONEVILLE DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 275 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 37.48 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 22.799999999999983 µg/L 152% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 20.374999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 22.63 µg/L — BOONEVILLE DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 275 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.339999999999975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.504999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.15 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.96 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Picloram | 0.2780 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 500 µg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS · 3,847 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0020 mg/L — BOONEVILLE DEVELOPMENT CENTER · 275 people · 2004 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Booneville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BOONEVILLE WATERWORKS | 3,847 |
| BOONEVILLE DEVELOPMENT CENTER | 275 |
Frequently asked questions about Booneville tap water
Is Booneville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Booneville. 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 Booneville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Booneville, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Booneville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Booneville include Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, TTHM. 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.