What was found in Wooster'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 | 156.2 µg/L 12% of the EPA limit 1300 µg/L Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| TTHM | 86.52 µg/L 108% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 80 µg/L Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Chloroform | 81.58 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | 68.94 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 60 µg/L Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Trichloroacetic Acid | 36.9 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dichloroacetic Acid | 32.01 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 17.2 µg/L 115% of the EPA limit, at the 95th percentile of samples — 15 µg/L Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2017 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Bromodichloromethane | 7.3 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monochloroacetic Acid | 3.22 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Monobromoacetic Acid | 1.5 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Dibromochloromethane | 1.4 µg/L No EPA limit set Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2019 | 1/1 | SYR4 |
| Lead | 0.0050 mg/L 33% of the EPA limit 0.0150 mg/L Main supplier: WOOSTER WATERWORKS · 5,000 people · 2025 | 1/1 | LCR |
Water suppliers serving Wooster
| Supplier | Population served |
|---|---|
| WOOSTER WATERWORKS | 5,000 |
Frequently asked questions about Wooster tap water
Is Wooster tap water safe to drink?
EPA testing detected 12 contaminants in the water serving Wooster. 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 Wooster?
1 public water supplier report drinking-water monitoring for Wooster, Arkansas to the EPA. Each is listed above with its population served.
What contaminants are in Wooster's water?
The contaminants EPA monitoring detected in Wooster 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.