What was found in Mount Ida'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorite | 956.9 µg/L 96% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 280 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 214 µg/L 16% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 149.45 µg/L 187% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 121.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 128.25 µg/L — MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 58.5 µg/L 98% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 79.955 µg/L — MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 30.56 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 40.43 µg/L — MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 26.92 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.845 µg/L — MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 31.03 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 16.09 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 5.315 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.5 µg/L — MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA · 0 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 3.62 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3.04 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2018 | 1/2 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 2.875 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.395 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2019 | 2/2 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0060 mg/L 40% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS · 3,218 people · 2003 | 1/2 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Mount Ida
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| MOUNT IDA WATERWORKS | 3,218 |
| MONTGOMERY CO REGIONAL PWA | 0 |
Frequently asked questions about Mount Ida tap water
Is Mount Ida tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Mount Ida. 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 Mount Ida?
2 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Mount Ida, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Mount Ida's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Mount Ida include Chlorite, Nitrate-Nitrite, Copper, TTHM, Chloroform. 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.