What was found in Greenwood'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 1650 µg/L 165% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 1000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 1070 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 648 µg/L 50% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 340 µg/L 3.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 230 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 141 µg/L 176% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 131 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 75.5 µg/L 126% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 40.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 24 µg/L 160% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.7 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.3 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greenwood
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JAMES FORK REGIONAL WATER DISTRICT | 11,538 |
| GREENWOOD WATERWORKS | 9,905 |
| MILLTOWN-WASHBURN WATER USERS | 4,325 |
Frequently asked questions about Greenwood tap water
Is Greenwood tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Greenwood. 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 Greenwood?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Greenwood, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greenwood's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greenwood include Chlorite, Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Barium. 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.