What was found in Hope'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluoride | 1070 µg/L 27% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 710 µg/L 7.1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: FULTON WATERWORKS · 379 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 130 µg/L 1.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 692 µg/L — FULTON WATERWORKS · 379 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 257 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2017
Highest in the city: 536 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 508.9 µg/L 51% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 123.25 µg/L 154% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 160 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 107.45 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 131 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Nitrite | 90 µg/L 9% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: FULTON WATERWORKS · 379 people · 2018 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 61.3 µg/L 102% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 70.465 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 34.46 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 55.06 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 42.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2025 | 2/5 | UCMR-5 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 36.49 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 39.43 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 23.89 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 31.525 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 19.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 26.35 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 11.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.59 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 16.885 µg/L 17% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.01 µg/L 87% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 5/5 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 8.215 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 2/5 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 5.66 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.87 µg/L — SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM · 2,335 people · 2019 | 3/5 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 6.245 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 5.07 µg/L 85% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Highest in the city: WASHINGTON WATER SYSTEM · 142 people · 2019 | 1/5 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 3.855 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2019 | 4/5 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM · 11,500 people · 2025
Highest in the city: 0.0230 mg/L — FULTON WATERWORKS · 379 people · 2010 | 5/5 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Hope
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| HOPE WATER LIGHT COMM | 11,500 |
| SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS WATER SYSTEM | 2,335 |
| FULTON WATERWORKS | 379 |
| PERRYTOWN WATERWORKS | 160 |
| WASHINGTON WATER SYSTEM | 142 |
Frequently asked questions about Hope tap water
Is Hope tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 23 contaminants in the water serving Hope. 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 Hope?
5 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Hope, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Hope's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Hope include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, Chlorite. 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.