What was found in Foreman'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 | 1040 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 245.19999999999993 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 716.4499999999996 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 79.75999999999999 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 85.83999999999995 µg/L — FOREMAN WATERWORKS · 1,011 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.61 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 83.90499999999997 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 70.02499999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 75.15499999999997 µg/L — FOREMAN WATERWORKS · 1,011 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 49.874999999999986 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 51.905 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 26.145 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 32.82999999999998 µg/L — FOREMAN WATERWORKS · 1,011 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 17.73 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.224999999999998 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.239999999999999 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.799999999999992 µg/L — FOREMAN WATERWORKS · 1,011 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 6.865 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.894999999999994 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.709999999999995 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.3199999999999994 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.475 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 2.8 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.0149999999999997 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.5 µg/L — WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION · 338 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 1.078 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Benzo(A)Pyrene | 0.0500 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 0.2000 µg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LITTLE RIVER CO RDA · 4,279 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0080 mg/L — FOREMAN WATERWORKS · 1,011 people · 2003 | 4/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Foreman
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LITTLE RIVER CO RDA | 4,279 |
| FOREMAN WATERWORKS | 1,011 |
| WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION | 338 |
| LITTLE RIVER COUNTRY CLUB | 120 |
Frequently asked questions about Foreman tap water
Is Foreman tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Foreman. 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 Foreman?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Foreman, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Foreman's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Foreman include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.