What was found in Brookland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 520 µg/L 5.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 502 µg/L 5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 407 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Toluene | 16.1 µg/L 1.6% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 5.736 µg/L 0.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.08 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.3 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 1.2 µg/L 1.2% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.1 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 0.5675 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.4895 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: BROOKLAND WATERWORKS · 4,283 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Brookland
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| BROOKLAND WATERWORKS | 4,283 |
Frequently asked questions about Brookland tap water
Is Brookland tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Brookland. 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 Brookland?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Brookland, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Brookland's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Brookland include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Toluene, Xylenes, Total. 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.