What was found in Piggott'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 | 1226.5 µg/L 31% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 691.5 µg/L 53% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 420 µg/L 4.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM · 208 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 67 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2025 | 1/3 | UCMR-5 |
| Xylenes, Total | 17.7085 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM · 208 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 14.515 µg/L 18% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 4.34 µg/L 29% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 9.4 µg/L — GREENWAY WATERWORKS · 322 people · 2018 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 8.6125 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 4.355 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.711 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.2575 µg/L — ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM · 208 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 2.275 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 2.275 µg/L 3.8% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 1.3885 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 1.78 µg/L — ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM · 208 people · 2019 | 2/3 | SYR4 |
| Ethylbenzene | 1.25 µg/L 0.2% of the EPA limit 700 µg/L Highest in the city: ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM · 208 people · 2019 | 1/3 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 0.5500 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 0.6800 µg/L — ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM · 208 people · 2019 | 3/3 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0020 mg/L 13% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PIGGOTT WATERWORKS · 4,620 people · 2025 | 3/3 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Piggott
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PIGGOTT WATERWORKS | 4,620 |
| GREENWAY WATERWORKS | 322 |
| ST FRANCIS WATER SYSTEM | 208 |
Frequently asked questions about Piggott tap water
Is Piggott tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 16 contaminants in the water serving Piggott. 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 Piggott?
3 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Piggott, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Piggott's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Piggott include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lithium, Xylenes, Total. 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.