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Is Little Rock Tap Water Safe to Drink?

Yes! Generally Safe to Drink*

LAST UPDATED: 7:47 pm, August 4, 2022
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Can You Drink Tap Water in Little Rock?

Yes, Little Rock's tap water is generally considered safe to drink as Little Rock has no active health based violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) that we are aware of. Other factors such as lead piping in a home, or low levels of pollutants on immunocompromised individuals, should also be considered, however. To find more recent info we might have, you can check out our boil water notice page, the city's water provider website, or Little Rock's local Twitter account.

According the EPA’s ECHO database, from April 30, 2019 to June 30, 2022, Little Rock's water utility, Central Arkansas Water, had 0 violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act. For more details on the violations, please see our violation history section below. The last violation for Little Rock was resolved on April 30, 2014. This assessment is based on the Central Arkansas Water water system, other water systems in the city may have different results.

While tap water that meets the EPA health guidelines generally won’t make you sick to your stomach, it can still contain regulated and unregulated contaminants present in trace amounts that could potentially cause health issues over the long-run. These trace contaminants may also impact immunocompromised and vulnerable individuals.

The EPA is reviewing if it’s current regulations around pollutant levels in tap water are strict enough, and the health dangers posed by unregulated pollutants, like PFAS.

Water Quality Report for Little Rock Tap Water

The most recent publicly available numbers for measured contaminant levels in Little Rock tap water are in its 2020 Water Quality Report. As you can see, there are levels which the EPA considers to be acceptable, but being below the maximum allowable level doesn’t necessarily mean the water is healthy.

Lead in tap water, for example, is currently allowed at up to 15ppb by the EPA, but it has set the ideal goal for lead at zero. This highlights how meeting EPA standards doesn’t necessarily mean local tap water is healthy.

EPA regulations continue to change as it evaluates the long term impacts of chemicals and updates drinking water acceptable levels. The rules around arsenic, as well as, lead and copper are currently being re-evaluated.

There are also a number of "emerging" contaminants that are not currently. For example, PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), for which the EPA has issued a health advisory. PFAS are called "forever chemicals" since they tend not to break down in the environment or the human body and can accumulate over time.

We recommend looking at the contaminants present in Little Rock's water quality reports, or getting your home's tap water tested to see if you should be filtering your water.

Little Rock Tap Water Safe Drinking Water Act Violation History - Prior 10 Years

Below is a ten year history of violations for the water system named Central Arkansas Water for Little Rock in Arkansas. For more details please see the "What do these Violations Mean?" section below.

From April 1, 2014 to April 30, 2014, Little Rock had 1 non-health based Safe Drinking Water Act violation with the violation category being Monitoring and Reporting, more specifically, the violation code was Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) which falls into the Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code group, and the Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule rule code family for the following contaminant code: Chlorite.

Is there Lead in Little Rock Water?

Based on the EPA’s ECHO Database, 90% of the samples taken from the Little Rock water system, Central Arkansas Water, between sample start date and sample end date, were at or below, 0.001 mg/L of lead in Little Rock water. This is 6.7% of the 0.015 mg/L action level. This means 10% of the samples taken from Little Rock contained more lead.

While Little Rock water testing may have found 0.001 mg/L of lead in its water, that does not mean your water source has the same amount. The amount of lead in water in a city can vary greatly from neighborhood to neighborhood, or even building to building. Many buildings, particularly older ones, have lead pipes or service lines which can be a source of contamination. To find out if your home has lead, we recommend getting you water tested.

No amount of lead in water is healthy, only less dangerous. As lead accumulates in our bodies over time, even exposure to relatively small amounts can have negative health effects. For more information, please check out our Lead FAQ page.

Are there PFAS in Little Rock Tap Water?

Currently, testing tap water for PFAS isn’t mandated on a national level. We do have a list of military bases where there have been suspected or confirmed leaks. There appears to be at least one military base - Camp Robinson - near Little Rock with suspected leaks.

With many potential sources of PFAS in tap water across the US, the best information we currently have about which cities have PFAS in their water is this ewg map, which you can check to see if Little Rock has been evaluated for yet.

Our stance is better safe than sorry, and that it makes sense to try to purify the tap water just in case.

Little Rock SDWA Violation History Table - Prior 10 Years

Compliance Period Status Health-Based? Category Code Code Rule Code Contaminant Code Rule Group Code Rule Family Code
04/01/2014 - 04/30/2014 Resolved No Monitoring and Reporting (MR) Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) (27) Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210) Chlorite (1009) Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (200) Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule (210)

What do these Violations Mean?

Safe Drinking Water Act Violations categories split into two groups, health based, and non-health based. Generally, health based violations are more serious, though non-health based violations can also be cause for concern.

Health Based Violations

  1. Maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) - maximum allowed contaminant level was exceeded.
  2. Maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs) - maximum allowed disinfectant level was exceeded.
  3. Other violations (Other) - the exact required process to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water was not followed.

Non-Health Based Violations

  1. Monitoring and reporting violations (MR, MON) - failure to conduct the required regular monitoring of drinking water quality, and/or to submit monitoring results on time.
  2. Public notice violations (Other) - failure to immediately alert consumers if there is a serious problem with their drinking water that may pose a risk to public health.
  3. Other violations (Other) - miscellaneous violations, such as failure to issue annual consumer confidence reports or maintain required records.

SDWA Table Key

Field Description
Compliance Period Dates of the compliance period.
Status Current status of the violation.
  • Resolved - The violation has at least one resolving enforcement action. In SDWIS, this indicates that either the system has returned to compliance from the violation, the rule that was violated was no longer applicable, or no further action was needed.
  • Archived - The violation is not Resolved, but is more than five years past its compliance period end date. In keeping with the Enforcement Response Policy, the violation no longer contributes to the public water system's overall compliance status. Unresolved violations are also marked as Archived when a system ceases operations (becomes inactive).
  • Addressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and is addressed by one or more formal enforcement actions.
  • Unaddressed - The violation is not Resolved or Archived, and has not been addressed by formal enforcement.
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Health-Based? Whether the violation is health based.
Category Code
The category of violation that is reported.
  • TT - Treatment Technique Violation
  • MRDL - Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level
  • Other - Other Violation
  • MCL - Maximum Contaminant Level Violation
  • MR - Monitoring and Reporting
  • MON - Monitoring Violation
  • RPT - Reporting Violation
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Code A full description of violation codes can be accessed in the SDWA_REF_CODE_VALUES (CSV) table.
Contaminant Code A code value that represents a contaminant for which a public water system has incurred a violation of a primary drinking water regulation.
Rule Code Code for a National Drinking Water rule.
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rule
  • 121 - Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 122 - Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 123 - Long Term 2 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Ground Water Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 331 - Nitrates
  • 332 - Arsenic
  • 333 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 111 - Revised Total Coliform Rule
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Rule Group Code Code that uniquely identifies a rule group.
  • 120 - Surface Water Treatment Rules
  • 130 - Filter Backwash Rule
  • 140 - Groundwater Rule
  • 210 - Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 220 - Stage 2 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 230 - Total Trihalomethanes
  • 310 - Volatile Organic Chemicals
  • 320 - Synthetic Organic Chemicals
  • 330 - Inorganic Chemicals
  • 340 - Radionuclides
  • 350 - Lead and Copper Rule
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
  • 110 - Total Coliform Rules
  • 410 - Public Notice Rule
  • 420 - Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 430 - Miscellaneous
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Rule Family Code Code for rule family.
  • 100 - Microbials
  • 200 - Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
  • 300 - Chemicals
  • 400 - Other
  • 500 - Not Regulated
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For more clarification please visit the EPA's data dictionary.

Little Rock Water - Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE DOES OUR DRINKING WATER COME FROM?
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. We receive our water supply from two surface water sources, Lake Winona and Lake Maumelle. Both lakes can supply Jackson Reservoir, a regulating reservoir located in Little Rock. Water is delivered by pipeline to the Jack H. Wilson and Ozark Point water treatment plants. Both treatment facilities are located in Little Rock. The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Central Arkansas Water. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a medium to
HOW SAFE IS THE SOURCE OF OUR DRINKING WATER?
The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Central Arkansas Water. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a medium to
WHAT CONTAMINANTS CAN BE IN OUR DRINKING WATER?
As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, and in some cases, can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
HOW DO I CONTACT LITTLE ROCK CUSTOMER SERVICE?
To contact customer service for the Little Rock water provider, Central Arkansas Water, please use the information below.
By Phone: 501-223-1579
By Email: blake.weindorf@carkw.com
By Mail: P.O. BOX 1789
LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72203
HOW TO PAY BILL FOR CENTRAL ARKANSAS WATER
Already have an account?

Existing customers can login to their Central Arkansas Water account to pay their Little Rock water bill by clicking here.

Want to create a new account?

If you want to pay your Central Arkansas Water bill online and haven't made an account yet, you can create an account online. Please click here to create your account to pay your Little Rock water bill.

Want to pay without an account?

If you don't want to make an account, or can't remember your account, you can make a one-time payment towards your Little Rock water bill without creating an account using a one time payment portal with your account number and credit or debit card. Click here to make a one time payment.

HOW TO START & STOP LITTLE ROCK WATER SERVICE
Starting Your Service

Moving to a new house or apartment in Little Rock means you will often need to put the water in your name with Central Arkansas Water. In order to put the water in your name, please click the link to the start service form below. Start service requests for water bills typically take two business days.

Start Service Form

Want to create a new account?

Leaving your house or apartment in Little Rock means you will likely need to take your name off of the water bill with Central Arkansas Water. In order to take your name off the water bill, please click the link to the stop service form below. Stop service for water bills requests typically take two business days.

Stop Service Form

Is Little Rock Tap Water Safe to Drink? Tap water & safety quality

The estimated price of bottled water

$1.83 in USD (1.5-liter)

USER SUBMITTED RATINGS

Little Rock tap water
  • Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility 7% Very Low
  • Water Pollution 24% Low
  • Drinking Water Quality and Accessibility 93% Very High
  • Water Quality 76% High

The above data is comprised of subjective, user submitted opinions about the water quality and pollution in Little Rock, measured on a scale from 0% (lowest) to 100% (highest).

Related FAQS

Little Rock Water Quality Report (Consumer Confidence Report)

The EPA mandates that towns and cities consistently monitor and test their tap water. They must report their findings in an annual Consumer Confidence Report. Below is the most recent water quality report from Little Rock's Water. If you would like to see the original version of the report, please click here.

2019

WATER

QUALITY REPORT

C E N T R A L A R K A N S A S W A T E R

SAFE • DEPENDABLE • ABUNDANT • LOW-COSTHIGH-QUALITY WATER

2 01 9 A N N UA L D R I N K I N G WAT E R Q UA L I T Y R E P O R T

We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water, and we want you to understand, and be involved in, the efforts we make to continually improve the water treatment process and protect our water resources.

Este documento contiene información importante acerca del agua potable que usted consume. Si no puede leer este informe, por favor pida a alguien que le ayude a entenderlo.

WHERE DOES OUR DRINKING WATER COME FROM?

The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. We receive our water supply from two surface water sources, Lake Winona and Lake Maumelle. Both lakes can supply Jackson Reservoir, a regulating reservoir located in Little Rock. Water is delivered by pipeline

to the Jack H. Wilson and Ozark Point water treatment plants. Both treatment facilities are located in Little Rock.

HOW SAFE IS THE SOURCE OF OUR DRINKING WATER?

The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Central Arkansas Water. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of

our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a medium to

high susceptibility to contamination. You may request a summary of

the Source Water Vulnerability Assessment from our office.

WHAT CONTAMINANTS CAN BE IN OUR DRINKING WATER?

As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals, and in some cases, can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include:

  • Microbial contaminants such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations and wildlife;
  • Inorganic contaminants such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining or farming;
  • Pesticides and herbicides which may come from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff and residential uses;
  • Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by- products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff and septic systems;
  • Radioactive contaminants which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.

In order to assure tap water is safe to drink, EPA has regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations establish limits for contaminants in

bottled water which must provide the same protection for public health.

Proudly supplying high-quality drinking water to over 450,000 people in Central Arkansas.

AM I AT RISK?

All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. However, some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from small amounts of contamination. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.

QUALITY FACTS

We distribute over 60 million gallons of water each day that meet or exceed EPA safe drinking water standards.

We maintain 2,750 miles of water mains and respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We deliver 5 gallons of our high-quality water to our customers for one penny.

More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791. In addition, EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by microbiological contaminants are also available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline.

LEAD AND DRINKING WATER

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. We are responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you

can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for

30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

How Can I Learn More

About Our Drinking Water?

If you have any questions about this report or concerning your water utility, please contact Sharon Sweeney, Compliance Manager, at

501-210-4914. We want our valued customers to be informed about their water utility. If you want to learn more, please attend any of our regularly scheduled meetings. They are held on the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 PM in CAW main office at 221 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock.

TEST RESULTS

We routinely monitor for constituents in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The test results table shows the results of our monitoring for the period of January 1 to December 31, 2019. In the table you might find terms and abbreviations you are not familiar with.

To help you better understand these terms we’ve provided the following definitions:

NEPHELOMETRIC TURBIDITY UNIT (NTU) A unit of measurement for the clarity of

ACTION LEVEL

The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT LEVEL (MCL) The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

MAXIMUM CONTAMINANT

LEVEL GOAL (MCLG)

Unenforceable public health goal; the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL (MRDL)

The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MAXIMUM RESIDUAL DISINFECTANT LEVEL GOAL (MRDLG)

The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect

the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

NA

Not Applicable

water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the average person.

PARTS PER BILLION (PPB)

A unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000.

PARTS PER MILLION (PPM)

A unit of measurement for detected levels of contaminants in drinking water. One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000.

WTP

Water Treatment Plant

TURBIDITY

CONTAMINANT

VIOLATION

LEVEL DETECTED

UNIT

MCLG

MCL

MAJOR SOURCES

Y/N

(Public Health Goal)

(Allowable Level)

IN DRINKING WATER

 

 

 

 

 

Highest yearly sample

 

 

 

 

Turbidity

 

result: 0.19

 

 

Any measurement in excess

 

 

 

 

 

 

N

Lowest monthly % of

 

 

of 1 NTU constitutes a

 

(Ozark Point WTP)

 

 

 

 

 

 

violation

 

 

samples meeting the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

turbidity limit: 100%

NTU

NA

 

Soil runoff

 

 

 

 

 

 

Highest yearly sample

 

 

A value less than 95% of

 

 

 

result: 0.16

 

 

 

Turbidity

N

 

 

 

samples meeting the limit

 

Lowest monthly % of

 

 

 

(Jack Wilson WTP)

 

 

of 0.3 NTU, constitutes a

 

 

 

 

 

 

samples meeting the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

violation

 

 

 

turbidity limit: 100%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turbidity is a measurement of the cloudiness of water. We monitor it because it is a good indicator of the effectiveness of our filtration system.

RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINANTS

CONTAMINANTS

VIOLATION

LEVEL DETECTED

 

UNIT

 

 

MCLG

 

 

MCL

 

MAJOR SOURCES

Y/N

 

 

(Public Health Goal)

 

(Allowable Level)

 

IN DRINKING WATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alpha Emitters

N

 

3.7

 

pCi/L

 

 

0

 

15

 

Erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tritium

N

Average: 522.35

 

pCi/L

 

 

 

NA

 

 

NA

 

Decay of natural deposits

Range: 522.3 – 522.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS

 

 

 

 

CONTAMINANTS

VIOLATION

LEVEL DETECTED

 

UNIT

 

 

MCLG

 

 

MCL

 

MAJOR SOURCES

Y/N

 

 

(Public Health Goal)

 

(Allowable Level)

 

IN DRINKING WATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluoride

N

Average: 0.72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Erosion of natural deposits;

(Ozark Point WTP)

Range: 0.45 – 0.78

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

water additive; and

 

 

ppm

 

 

4

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fluoride

N

Average: 0.75

 

 

 

 

 

discharge from fertilizer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

plants

(Jack Wilson WTP)

Range: 0.65 – 0.85

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEAD AND COPPER TAP MONITORING

 

 

 

 

CONTAMINANTS

NUMBER OF SITES OVER

90TH PERCENTILE

 

UNIT

 

ACTION LEVEL

 

 

MAJOR SOURCES

ACTION LEVEL

RESULT

 

 

 

 

 

IN DRINKING WATER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lead

0

 

0.001

 

 

 

ppm

 

0.015

 

Corrosion from household plumbing systems;

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Copper

0

 

0.067

 

 

 

ppm

 

1.3

 

 

erosion of natural deposits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are currently on a reduced monitoring schedule and required to sample once every three years for lead and copper at the customers’ taps. The results above are from our last monitoring period in 2019. Our next required monitoring period is in 2022.

TOTAL ORGANIC CARBON

The percentage of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) removal was routinely monitored in 2019, and all TOC removal requirements set by USEPA were met. Total organic carbon (TOC) has no health effects. However, total organic carbon provides a medium for the formation of disinfection by-products. These by-products include trihalomethanes (THMs) and haloacetic acids (HAAs).

REGULATED DISINFECTANTS

DISINFECTANT

VIOLATION

LEVEL DETECTED

UNIT

MRDLG

MRDL

MAJOR SOURCES

Y/N

(Public Health Goal)

(Allowable Level)

IN DRINKING WATER

 

 

 

Chlorine

N

Average: 0.87

ppm

4

4

Water additive used to

Range: 0.06 – 1.27

control microbes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BY-PRODUCTS OF DRINKING WATER DISINFECTION

CONTAMINANTS

VIOLATION

LEVEL DETECTED

UNIT

MCLG

MCL

Y/N

(Public Health Goal)

(Allowable Level)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAA5

N

Highest Running 12 Month Average: 33.7

ppb

0

60

[Haloacetic Acids]

Range: 6.1 – 37.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TTHM [Total

N

Highest Running 12 Month Average: 51.7

ppb

NA

80

Trihalomethanes]

Range: 12.1 – 78.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chlorite

N

Average: 267.66

ppb

800

1000

Range: 27.5 – 467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While only the upper end of the TTHM range exceeds the MCL, it should be noted that some people who drink water containing Trihalomethanes in excess of the MCL over many years may experience problems with their liver, kidneys, or central nervous systems, and may have an increased risk of getting cancer.

UNREGULATED CONTAMINANTS

CONTAMINANTS

LEVEL DETECTED

UNIT

MCLG

MAJOR SOURCES

(Public Health Goal)

IN DRINKING WATER

 

 

 

Chloroform (Ozark Point WTP)

12.8

ppb

70

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chloroform (Jack Wilson WTP)

18.9

ppb

70

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bromodichloromethane (Ozark Point WTP)

1.76

ppb

0

By-products of drinking water disinfection

 

 

 

 

 

Bromodichloromethane (Jack Wilson WTP)

4.14

ppb

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dibromochloromethane (Jack Wilson WTP)

0.64

ppb

60

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unregulated contaminants are those for which EPA has not established drinking water standards. The purpose of unregulated contaminant monitoring is to assist EPA in determining the occurrence of unregulated contaminants in drinking water and whether future regulation is warranted. MCLs (Maximum Contaminant Levels) and MCLGs (Maximum Contaminant Level Goals) have not been established for all unregulated contaminants.

Contaminants


Central Arkansas Water

EWG's drinking water quality report shows results of tests conducted by the water utility and provided to the Environmental Working Group by the Arkansas Department of Health, as well as information from the U.S. EPA Enforcement and Compliance History database (ECHO). For the latest quarter assessed by the U.S. EPA (January 2019 - March 2019), tap water provided by this water utility was in compliance with federal health-based drinking water standards.

Utility details

  • Serves: 313504
  • Data available: 2012-2017
  • Data Source: Surface water
  • Total: 20

Contaminants That Exceed Guidelines

  • Bromodichloromethane
  • Chlorite
  • Chloroform
  • Chromium (hexavalent)
  • Dibromochloromethane
  • Dichloroacetic acid
  • Total trihalomethanes (TTHMs)
  • Trichloroacetic acid

Other Detected Contaminants

  • Benzo[a]pyrene
  • Butyl benzyl phthalate
  • Chlorate
  • Chromium (total)
  • Fluoride
  • Haloacetic acids (HAA5)
  • Manganese
  • Monobromoacetic acid
  • Monochloroacetic acid
  • Nitrate and nitrite
  • Strontium
  • Vanadium

Reminder

Always take extra precautions, the water may be safe to drink when it leaves the sewage treatment plant but it may pick up pollutants during its way to your tap. We advise that you ask locals or hotel staff about the water quality. Also, note that different cities have different water mineral contents.

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Little Rock Tap Water

In Little Rock, AR, water is treated before it goes into the city’s water system. This ensures that your drinking water is clean and toxin-free. Unfortunately, not all cities have this regulation, and you may be drinking extremely harmful chemicals every time you turn on a faucet or shower. By choosing a company that does quality control, you can rest assured that your home’s water will always be cleaner than bottled water anywhere else in the country.

A local company to your service is one way to ensure that you’re getting cleaner water than bottled. While some cities allow their municipalities to install their filters, others require a Little Rock Water Treatment Plant (LWTP). Installing your tap water filter is not only an unnecessary cost, but it also removes the very bacteria that is making your body healthy in the first place. Suppose you live in a city with a private well. In that case, it’s even more critical to ensure that your family is genuinely drinking pure water and not water contaminated by harmful chemicals.

When it comes to choosing a filtering system for your home, you have a wide range of options. A simple under-the-sink filter is easy to install and use, but it won’t remove all of the contaminants found in tap water. There are multi-stage water filtration systems that will give you excellent results and keep all of the dangerous contaminants out of your water. You can find a complete water filtering system that will remove 99% of all harmful chemicals from your water and guarantee that you and your family are getting the cleanest water possible.

Little Rock Drinking Water

You might have never thought that Little Rock, Arkansas, might have a drinking water problem, but you would be wrong. The drinking water for the city is contaminated at multiple levels and has been for many years. It’s time that you turned to a water purification system for your home because you’re not just the residents of Little Rock who are suffering from contaminated water. There are many people all across the county who have been suffering from contaminated tap water for years. If you turn to your trusted water purification system now, it could mean the difference between living in a city that has clean, healthy water for you and for your family to drink.

Little Rock is a big enough city to have several treatment plants that will clean your water, but unfortunately, they can’t treat all of Little Rock’s water. They’ve had trouble meeting their citizens’ needs, especially when it comes to the need for clean, healthy drinking water. It’s probably best that you start thinking about getting a bottled water delivery service for your home from now on.

There are many different water purification systems to choose from. One of them, the waveless carbon system, works great at removing chlorine, minerals, lead, cysts, and VOCs from your drinking water. This water purification system can be installed right over your kitchen sink. You can trust that the water that comes out of your faucets is safe, clean, and healthy to use every day. Why not take a few minutes to check into the water purification system that could give you and your family the safe, clean water you deserve?

Little Rock Reverse Osmosis

A Little Rock, Arkansas family is suing their city water company over their city’s water treatment system’s inefficiencies, which they say causes them bad skin, headaches, and other health issues. The city is defending its use of the phrase “no healthy trace” on its website because the phrase was meant to apply to all impurities, not just dirt. If the court sided with the city, they would essentially be stripping any homeowner’s right to sue for their health problems or lack thereof.

Currently, the Arkansas attorney general reviews the case as to whether or not the Little Rock reverse osmosis treatment unit is an appropriate choice for the home. A recent study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that most water treatment units located in US cities contained trace amounts of several carcinogens that have been deemed cancer-causing. The law of the land in the US is pretty straightforward. As long as a home has a zoning permit, that home can use any filtration method to clean water. However, in Little Rock, the city uses an older filtration way that could cause cancer.

In a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Little Rock city attorney requested that the agency “cease and desist” using the reverse osmosis treatment unit. The city claims that the unit is an effective means of cleansing water from any contaminants before the end of its license. The EPA reviews the complaint and has stated that they are “keeping all parties informed of the results of the sampling.” Little Rock has until August to have its water regulations comply with EPA standards.

Little Rock Central Arkansas Water

Little Rock is the second-largest city in Arkansas. It is located on the Ouachita River banks and is an ideal vacation or place to settle down for a lifetime. The city was named after the first American governor, John Little Rock. You will find several historical sites and monuments here. The city is full of entertainment activities like performing arts, casinos, movie premiers, rodeos, concerts, theatrical shows, theatrical performances, comedy clubs, restaurants, bars, etc. It also has one of the largest amusement parks in the nation.

One day in Little Rock, you can be at the Arkansas River with fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming. If you wish to go deep-sea fishing, you have to go to the Ozark Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. The park consists of different kinds of wildlife, including reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds, and even fishes. It is a sanctuary for all types of nature. On the other hand, if you are interested in more peaceful activities, you can try the hiking trails and nature-watching tours. In case you are a lover of history, you can also take the tours to the Little Rock Redoubt, where the battle of Little Rock and the confederates was fought.

There is a wide range of water sports that you can indulge in. Apart from fishing, there are river rafting, boating, swimming, jet-skiing, sunbathing, kayaking, tennis, golf, hiking, dog training, horseback riding, swimming, snorkeling, and so on. All this is possible in the city itself. The best time to visit this charming city is from May to the beginning of September. The weather is usually quite hot during this period, and if you like the cool breeze, you should visit it during the summers.

Little Rock Water Quality

Little Rock, Arkansas, is a city located in the eastern part of the United States. There is a good supply of drinking water and other recreational resources, but it is essential to know your water quality when you choose where you will purchase it from. You do not want to use or buy water of low quality, which can cause health problems later on in life.

The city of Little Rock was incorporated in the early 1870s and was first known as Camp Hill because of the abundance of hilltop streams and rivers running into the city. The streams and rivers provide Little Rock city with its drinking water, but its quality has been a concern since its inception. Many people are very concerned about the quality of their drinking water, so they do not hesitate to purchase a filtration system for their home to ensure that they are consuming safe water and keeping their families healthy.

There are many companies in the Little Rock area that offer water filtration systems. The best one you can purchase will depend on your needs and water quality in your particular location. Little Rock water is treated and regulated by several different governmental agencies, so you will need to check out each company’s website to determine which one will provide your water with the best quality. You must find a company that will test your water for any contaminants to ensure that it is safe for consumption. If you live in an area where there are no drinking water filters, then Little Rock water is an option for you to consider. You should also keep in mind that if you decide to use a filtration system, you will want to purchase one that can filter all of the water that you wish to use within your home.

Little Rock Water Supply

You probably won’t find a whole lot of people in Little Rock taking too kindly to the fact that their city’s water supply is contaminated with prescription drugs. After all, there are well over one hundred treatment plants in the Little Rock metropolitan area and about one hundred thousand people. Add to this the fact that Little Rock is located amid Arkansas, and you’ve got a pretty high probability of exposing your family to some pretty harmful chemicals. The city has tried to combat the problem by having periodic inspections of its water supply, but the long-term effects are unknown.

“There is no way to protect you from a major crisis or serious illness that could be caused by poor water quality,” said Jay Kopp, executive director of the Arkansas Organization for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “When you take into consideration that there are over one hundred treatment plants in the Little Rock metropolitan area, you also have to consider that there are likely thousands of individuals that have direct contact with the water in your city daily. It’s certainly not a small concern.”

While there’s no real solution to the water crisis in Little Rock right now, experts are watching intently the city’s efforts to correct the problem. There are indications that they may take steps to improve the city’s water supply quality, although exactly what those steps will look like are still up in the air. Last year, the city spent about one million dollars on purchasing filter systems in homes and businesses. Those filter systems are supposed to address the current problem; however, the extent of the improvements has yet to be seen. At present, it’s more of a question than ever before as to whether or not the city’s water is clean enough for consumption.

Little Rock Water Contaminants

If you want to get rid of Little Rock water contamination, you need to take action now. It’s a critical time for the people of this Southern metropolis. The effects of years of industrial waste and chemical dumping have contaminated our lakes, streams, and other water sources that feed our public sewer system. Without treatment, these harmful substances will find their way into the city’s drinking supply, eventually wreaking havoc on its population. Until the Environmental Protection Agency takes action, you can expect to see long-term health consequences and potentially dangerous levels of chemicals in the city’s water. Luckily, there is an easy way to get rid of Little Rock water contaminants.

If you are concerned about your drinking water or that of your family, it is not a time to ignore your instinct. The quality of your city’s water supply is crucial to your health, but there are options available to you. Depending on the contaminants found in your water, you may have several options. Disinfection is one such method, though it is expensive and often ineffective. A better option is to use a home purification system that will remove the impurities while leaving the good stuff behind.

There are several options to choose from, including faucet filters that will take out the chemical contaminants while leaving the beneficial minerals that your body needs. Another option is to install a home water filtration system that will clean your water of any contaminants and leave behind the minerals that your body needs. Either way, Little Rock water contamination has to be addressed before it gets worse. Take the time to find a water filtration system that will effectively remove all contaminants, leaving you and your family healthy and safe.

Little Rock Water Treatment

Little Rock, Arkansas, is a city located in the southwestern part of the United States. The capital of the state, Washington County, is located to the west. This industrial town is known for its wide range of industries, including petroleum, steel, and cement manufacturing and distribution.

The city has a population of more than eight million. It is known for the production and processing of steel, petroleum, and other minerals. Some of the Little Rock major corporations include Emerson Electric, American Electric Power, AT & T Electric Company, Union Carbide, and several others. The city is served by numerous electric transmission companies and distribution companies.

The Little Rock Water Treatment Plant is located in the heart of the city. It is one of the largest water treatment plants in the country and one of the largest electrical power plants. In addition to treating the city’s water supply, it also filters the wastewater of Little Rock residents. It purifies the water and removes various contaminants to make it suitable for drinking and other household purposes. The plant’s wastewater is then sent to the sewer system and distributed to multiple municipalities for use.

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