What was found in Avoca's water
The level at the city's main supplier, the highest level anywhere in the city, the EPA limit for each, and where every figure comes from.
| Contaminant | Level vs EPA limit | Suppliers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper | 560 µg/L 43% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.5 µg/L 117% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 86.75 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 69.58 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 42.86 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 6.3 µg/L 42% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.975 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 2.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 · 6,730 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Avoca
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 | 6,730 |
Frequently asked questions about Avoca tap water
Is Avoca tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 13 contaminants in the water serving Avoca. 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 Avoca?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Avoca, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Avoca's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Avoca include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. The full list, with the level at the main supplier 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.