What was found in Manila'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 | 1014.4999999999998 µg/L 25% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 624.9999999999998 µg/L 48% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 19.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 5.099999999999998 µg/L 34% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 4.639999999999999 µg/L 7.7% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.63 µg/L 4.5% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.4349999999999996 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.42 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.248 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.7598 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MANILA WATERWORKS · 4,165 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Manila
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MANILA WATERWORKS | 4,165 |
Frequently asked questions about Manila tap water
Is Manila tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Manila. 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 Manila?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Manila, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Manila's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Manila include Fluoride, Copper, Lithium, Lead, 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.