What was found in Rogers'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 | 1030 µg/L 26% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 850 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 850 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 646 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 152 µg/L 190% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 80 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 144 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 85.1 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, in the worst sample — 60 µg/L | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 60 µg/L 4.6% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 47.6 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 37.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 15 µg/L 100% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12.5 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 6.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 6.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.6 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Rogers
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROGERS WATER UTILITIES | 81,443 |
| PINE TOP WATER FACILITIES BOARD | 55 |
| BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA | 30 |
| MADISON CO REGIONAL WATER | 4 |
Frequently asked questions about Rogers tap water
Is Rogers tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Rogers. 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 Rogers?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rogers, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rogers's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rogers include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, 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.