What was found in Prairie Grove'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 960 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 960 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 870 µg/L 67% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 760 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 111 µg/L 139% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 102 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 83.8 µg/L 140% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 47 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 46 µg/L 307% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 41.1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 11.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.4 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.36 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Prairie Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS | 9,615 |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove tap water
Is Prairie Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Prairie Grove. 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 Prairie Grove?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Prairie Grove, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Prairie Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Prairie Grove include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Fluoride, TTHM. 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.