What was found in Prairie Grove'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrate | 960 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2018 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 874 µg/L 8.7% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 753.5 µg/L 19% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 591 µg/L 45% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 105.3 µg/L 132% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 96.64 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 77.2 µg/L 129% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 40.6 µg/L 271% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 33.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 32.95 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.97 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 5.01 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.825 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.005 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate | 1.36 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 6 µg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.2 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS · 9,615 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Prairie Grove
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| PRAIRIE GROVE WATERWORKS | 9,615 |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove tap water
Is Prairie Grove tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 18 contaminants in the water serving Prairie Grove. 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 Prairie Grove?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Prairie Grove, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Prairie Grove's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Prairie Grove include Nitrate, Nitrate-Nitrite, Fluoride, Copper, TTHM. 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.