What was found in Grubbs'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 | 178.25 µg/L 14% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 51.17 µg/L 64% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 29.8 µg/L 199% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 21.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 13.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 11.26 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 7.66 µg/L 13% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 4.67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 2.37 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0360 mg/L 240% above the EPA limit of 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: GRUBBS WATERWORKS · 823 people · 2022 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Grubbs
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| GRUBBS WATERWORKS | 823 |
Frequently asked questions about Grubbs tap water
Is Grubbs tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Grubbs. 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 Grubbs?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Grubbs, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Grubbs's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Grubbs include Copper, TTHM, Lead, Dibromochloromethane, Bromodichloromethane. 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.