What was found in Cabot'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1020 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 610 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 500 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 256 µg/L 1707% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 84.4 µg/L 106% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 20.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 14.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 14.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 12.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 4 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Arsenic | 2.9 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 10 µg/L | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cabot
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CABOT WATERWORKS | 30,063 |
| FURLOW PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY | 3,073 |
Frequently asked questions about Cabot tap water
Is Cabot tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 20 contaminants in the water serving Cabot. 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 Cabot?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Cabot, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cabot's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cabot include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Lead. 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.