What was found in Rogers'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 | 850 µg/L 8.5% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: MADISON CO REGIONAL WATER · 4 people · 2018 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Fluoride | 833.5 µg/L 21% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Highest in the city: BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 833 µg/L 8.3% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Chlorite | 544.1 µg/L 54% of the EPA limit 1000 µg/L Highest in the city: BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 80.52 µg/L 101% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 93.2 µg/L — BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 70.24 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 81.74 µg/L — BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 46.71 µg/L 78% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 72.14 µg/L — BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 15.28 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 37.24 µg/L — BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 36 µg/L 2.8% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 28.665 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 33.14 µg/L — BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 10.76 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 10.6 µg/L 71% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.36 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 6.02 µg/L — BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 4.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019
Highest in the city: 4.91 µg/L — MADISON CO REGIONAL WATER · 4 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.535 pCi/L No EPA limit set Highest in the city: MADISON CO REGIONAL WATER · 4 people · 2019 | 2/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 3.085 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019 | 3/4 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Xylenes, Total | 0.6200 µg/L 0% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Highest in the city: BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA · 30 people · 2019 | 1/4 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: ROGERS WATER UTILITIES · 81,443 people · 2025 | 1/4 | LCR |
Each bar shows the measured level as a share of the EPA limit: green is
well under, amber is close to it, red is over. For lead and copper the
limit applies to exactly the 90th-percentile figure shown, so red there
means a real exceedance. For everything else the limit applies to a
running annual average while the figure is the 95th percentile of the
system's samples — over 100% is worth reading, but is not by itself a
violation.
Formal violations are listed separately.
These are the utilities' own EPA-reported results, not a city-wide
average. A detection means the lab measured the
substance — it isn't the same as exceeding a legal limit. Hover a source
tag to see the EPA program and years behind each figure.
Water suppliers serving Rogers
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| ROGERS WATER UTILITIES | 81,443 |
| PINE TOP WATER FACILITIES BOARD | 55 |
| BENTON-WASHINGTON REGIONAL PWA | 30 |
| MADISON CO REGIONAL WATER | 4 |
Frequently asked questions about Rogers tap water
Is Rogers tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 19 contaminants in the water serving Rogers. 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 Rogers?
4 public water suppliers report drinking-water monitoring for Rogers, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Rogers's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Rogers include Nitrate, Fluoride, Nitrate-Nitrite, Chlorite, 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.