What was found in ZIP 72342
The level at this ZIP's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in it, the EPA limit for each, and where the figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 1839.5 µg/L 142% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2017 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 958 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 540 µg/L 5.4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Cyanide | 497.5 µg/L 249% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 200 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 403 µg/L 4% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Barium | 317 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 2000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 168 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 64.64 µg/L 81% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 41 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2023 | 3/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Bromoform | 27.925 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 25.69 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16 µg/L 107% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 11.44 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 12.22 µg/L — BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.68 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 10.42 µg/L — BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 8.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 7.85 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 6.82 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019
Highest in the ZIP: 6.95 µg/L — HELENA WATER SEWER · 2,708 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.07 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the ZIP: HELENA WATER SEWER · 2,708 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 3.74 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.5 µg/L 1.5% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2018
Highest in the ZIP: 2.6 µg/L — BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION · 3,642 people · 2018 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST HELENA WATER WORKS · 5,693 people · 2025
Highest in the ZIP: 0.0090 mg/L — HELENA WATER SEWER · 2,708 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
Water suppliers serving ZIP 72342
| Supplier | State | Population served |
|---|---|---|
| WEST HELENA WATER WORKS | AR | 5,693 |
| BARTON LEXA WATER ASSOCIATION | AR | 3,642 |
| HELENA WATER SEWER | AR | 2,708 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP 72342 tap water
Is the tap water in ZIP 72342 safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants across the water suppliers serving ZIP 72342. A detection isn't the same as a violation — most levels are within federal limits. See each level and source above, and your utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report for the official status.
Which water suppliers serve ZIP 72342?
3 public water suppliers report EPA drinking-water monitoring for ZIP 72342. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in ZIP 72342's water?
EPA monitoring detected Copper, Fluoride, Nitrate, Cyanide, Nitrate-Nitrite, and others across this ZIP's suppliers. The full list with levels and sources is above.