What was found in Pottsville'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 740 µg/L 57% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 171 µg/L 1140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 110 µg/L 138% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 73.9 µg/L 123% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 38 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 37.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 7.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0030 mg/L 20% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pottsville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| POTTSVILLE WATER ASSOCIATION | 4,045 |
Frequently asked questions about Pottsville tap water
Is Pottsville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Pottsville. 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 Pottsville?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pottsville, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pottsville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pottsville include Copper, Lead, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.