What was found in West Memphis'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 | 1208 µg/L 30% of the EPA limit 4000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Copper | 299.5 µg/L 23% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Nitrate-Nitrite | 100 µg/L 1% of the EPA limit 10000 µg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lithium | 17.8 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2023 | 1/1 | UCMR-5 |
| TTHM | 16 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 80 µg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromoform | 13.7 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 10.51 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 5.78 µg/L 9.6% of the EPA limit 60 µg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 3.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 3.57 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Gross Beta Particle Activity | 3.065 pCi/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 3 µg/L 20% of the EPA limit 15 µg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 2.85 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 2.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.6 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromoacetic Acid | 1.1 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0010 mg/L 6.7% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS · 24,419 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving West Memphis
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WEST MEMPHIS WATERWORKS | 24,419 |
Frequently asked questions about West Memphis tap water
Is West Memphis tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 17 contaminants in the water serving West Memphis. 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 West Memphis?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for West Memphis, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in West Memphis's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in West Memphis include Fluoride, Copper, Nitrate-Nitrite, Lithium, 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.