What was found in Donaldson'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 161.36499999999987 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.50999999999999 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 79.55999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 39.184999999999995 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 19.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 18.899999999999995 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 12.75 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 6.919999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Pfba | 0.0067 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2025 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC · 3,528 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Donaldson
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOT SPRING CO WATER ASSOC | 3,528 |
Frequently asked questions about Donaldson tap water
Is Donaldson tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Donaldson. 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 Donaldson?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Donaldson, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Donaldson's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Donaldson include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, 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.