What was found in Cave Springs'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 280 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 130 µg/L 163% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 116 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 75.6 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 42.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 27.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 1.1 µg/L 7.3% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Cave Springs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CAVE SPRINGS WATERWORKS | 5,365 |
Frequently asked questions about Cave Springs tap water
Is Cave Springs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Cave Springs. 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 Cave Springs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Cave Springs, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Cave Springs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Cave Springs include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid. 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.