What was found in Pelsor'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 | 1234 µg/L 95% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 28.085 µg/L 47% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 16.33 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 11.65 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 5.845 µg/L 39% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 3.335 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 2.12 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.095 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 0.1501 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0080 mg/L 53% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC · 345 people · 2004 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Pelsor
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| LURTON-PELSOR WATER ASSOC | 345 |
Frequently asked questions about Pelsor tap water
Is Pelsor tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Pelsor. 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 Pelsor?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Pelsor, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Pelsor's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Pelsor include Copper, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Dichloroacetic Acid, Trichloroacetic Acid, Lead. 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.