What was found in Corning'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 | 290 µg/L 22% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 52.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| Lead | 15.35 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 13.18 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 12.3 µg/L 15% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 3.78 µg/L 6.3% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.2455 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.385 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: CORNING WATERWORKS · 3,388 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Corning
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| CORNING WATERWORKS | 3,388 |
Frequently asked questions about Corning tap water
Is Corning tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 10 contaminants in the water serving Corning. 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 Corning?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Corning, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Corning's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Corning include Copper, Lithium, Lead, Bromoform, TTHM. 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.