What was found in Walnut Ridge'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 | 465 µg/L 36% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 77.81 µg/L 97% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 71.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68.095 µg/L 113% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 30.205 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 13.3 µg/L 89% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 9.155 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.565 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.345 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS · 5,823 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Walnut Ridge
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WALNUT RIDGE WATERWORKS | 5,823 |
Frequently asked questions about Walnut Ridge tap water
Is Walnut Ridge tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 11 contaminants in the water serving Walnut Ridge. 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 Walnut Ridge?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Walnut Ridge's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Walnut Ridge include Copper, TTHM, Chloroform, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Trichloroacetic Acid. 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.