What was found in Pollard'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 | 540 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 437 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 50.3 µg/L 84% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 23.443 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Benzene | 20.9 µg/L 418% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 5 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 17.1 µg/L 1.7% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 4.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 4.03 µg/L 0.6% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.995 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 2.83 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.0311 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: POLLARD WATERWORKS · 247 people · 2002 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pollard
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| POLLARD WATERWORKS | 247 |
Frequently asked questions about Pollard tap water
Is Pollard tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Pollard. 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 Pollard?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pollard, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pollard's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pollard include Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, 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.