What was found in Delight'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 | 365 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 93.075 µg/L 116% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 87.125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 69.4 µg/L 463% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 67.625 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 34.075 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 31.375 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 8.425 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.305 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0230 mg/L 153% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: DELIGHT WATERWORKS · 1,577 people · 2015 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Delight
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| DELIGHT WATERWORKS | 1,577 |
Frequently asked questions about Delight tap water
Is Delight tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Delight. 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 Delight?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Delight, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Delight's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Delight include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Lead, 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.