What was found in Greers Ferry'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 | 970 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 642 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 600 µg/L 46% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 380 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 107 µg/L 713% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 107 µg/L 134% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 99.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 74.3 µg/L 124% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 37.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 34.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 2.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Greers Ferry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| COMMUNITY WATER SYSTEM | 18,628 |
Frequently asked questions about Greers Ferry tap water
Is Greers Ferry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Greers Ferry. 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 Greers Ferry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Greers Ferry, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Greers Ferry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Greers Ferry include Fluoride, Chlorite, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.