What was found in Jacksonville'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 | 1140 µg/L 28% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate | 780 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 776.5 µg/L 7.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 754.25 µg/L 75% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2014 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 228 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2017 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 75.24 µg/L 94% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 99.405 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 64.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 85.725 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 33.085 µg/L 55% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 41.77 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 17.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 23.3 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 13.38 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 18.51 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 16.3 µg/L 109% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2018 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.44 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 11.17 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.006 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.5725 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 2.31 µg/L — US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK · 8,618 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chromium | 0.2810 µg/L 0.3% of the EPA limit 100 µg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS · 32,875 people · 2025 | 2/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Jacksonville
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| JACKSONVILLE WATERWORKS | 32,875 |
| US AIR FORCE BASE LITTLE ROCK | 8,618 |
Frequently asked questions about Jacksonville tap water
Is Jacksonville tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Jacksonville, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Jacksonville's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Jacksonville include Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, Copper. 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.