What was found in Strawberry'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-Nitrite | 1660 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 1580 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 250 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 51.8 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 51.8 µg/L 86% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 4.9 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 4.2 µg/L 5.3% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.9 pCi/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 1.7 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Strawberry
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| STRAWBERRY WATERWORKS | 1,093 |
Frequently asked questions about Strawberry tap water
Is Strawberry tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Strawberry. 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 Strawberry?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Strawberry, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Strawberry's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Strawberry include Nitrate-Nitrite, Nitrate, Copper, Monobromoacetic Acid, 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.