What was found in Deer'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 | 806.4 µg/L 62% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 103 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 89.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 31.5 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 47 µg/L — DEER WATER ASSOCIATION · 938 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 24.025 µg/L — DEER WATER ASSOCIATION · 938 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 23.16 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MT SHERMAN WATER ASSOCIATION · 903 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 19.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 21.1 µg/L — DEER WATER ASSOCIATION · 938 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.13 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018
Highest in the city: 9.75 µg/L — DEER WATER ASSOCIATION · 938 people · 2019 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: DEER WATER ASSOCIATION · 938 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 3.8515 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.99 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2018 | 4/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0160 mg/L 107% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION · 970 people · 2009 | 4/4 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Deer
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| NAIL-SWAIN WATER ASSOCIATION | 970 |
| DEER WATER ASSOCIATION | 938 |
| MT SHERMAN WATER ASSOCIATION | 903 |
| PARTHENON WATER ASSOCIATION | 408 |
Frequently asked questions about Deer tap water
Is Deer tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 14 contaminants in the water serving Deer. 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 Deer?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Deer, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Deer's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Deer include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic 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.