Dota Public Water Authority

Independence County, AR
AR0000698
People Served
2.7K
Water Source
Surface Water
Counties
Independence County
Data from
2023
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Contaminants Exceeding Limits

The following contaminants have exceeded the guideline limits at least once in the last year.

  • NI

    Nitrite

    Nitrite is a nitrogen compound from fertilizers and waste. It converts to nitrate in the body and can cause oxygen deficiency in infants, known as "blue baby syndrome".

    2.990 ppm
    EPA limit 1.000 ppm

Other Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been detected, but not exceeded the guideline limits in the last year.

Combined Chlorine

Avg:0.980 ppm
Limit:-

Copper

Avg:0.954 ppm
Limit:1.300 ppm

Lead

Avg:1.600 ppb
Limit:15.000 ppb

Nitrate

Avg:2.175 ppm
Limit:10.000 ppm

Trihalomethanes

Avg:3.080 ppb
Limit:80.000 ppb

Contaminants tested