What was found in Blytheville'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 | 841.5 µg/L 65% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1020.5 µg/L — NE MISSISSIPPI CO WATER ASSOC · 1,040 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 971 µg/L 24% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 47.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2024 | 1/5 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 8.5 µg/L 11% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.9 µg/L 6.5% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 8.1 µg/L — BIRDSONG WHITTON WATER ASSOC · 431 people · 2017 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.28 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2018 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.6 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 5.1 µg/L — DOGWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION · 1,345 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 2.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.5 µg/L — BIRDSONG WHITTON WATER ASSOC · 431 people · 2017 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.605 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.3 µg/L — BIRDSONG WHITTON WATER ASSOC · 431 people · 2017 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: BIRDSONG WHITTON WATER ASSOC · 431 people · 2017 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS · 12,981 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0070 mg/L — BIRDSONG WHITTON WATER ASSOC · 431 people · 2002 | 5/5 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Blytheville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BLYTHEVILLE WATERWORKS | 12,981 |
| DOGWOOD WATER ASSOCIATION | 1,345 |
| NE MISSISSIPPI CO WATER ASSOC | 1,040 |
| BIRDSONG WHITTON WATER ASSOC | 431 |
| YARBRO WATERWORKS | 392 |
Frequently asked questions about Blytheville tap water
Is Blytheville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 15 contaminants in the water serving Blytheville. 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 Blytheville?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Blytheville, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Blytheville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Blytheville include Copper, Fluoride, Lithium, TTHM, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). 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.