HAMBURG WATERWORKS

PWSID: AR0000015 · Hamburg, AR · Serves 5,600 people

Health Violations

HAMBURG WATERWORKS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
5,600
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Groundwater

HAMBURG WATERWORKS (PWSID AR0000015) is a cws water system drawing from a groundwater source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 5,600 people in Hamburg, AR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arkansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 6 total violations, with 6 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2002–2002.

A historical violation does not necessarily describe current water quality, systems must notify customers and remediate, and monitoring-type violations often reflect reporting lapses rather than contamination. The most authoritative real-time source is the utility's annual Consumer Confidence Report. For enforcement history and corrective-action orders, consult EPA ECHO and the Arkansas state drinking-water program's public portal.

System Details

EPA ID (PWSID)
AR0000015
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Hamburg, AR
Population Served
5,600
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 6 6

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jul 1, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAMBURG WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
HAMBURG WATERWORKS has 6 health-based violations out of 6 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses groundwater water as its source.
How many people does HAMBURG WATERWORKS serve?
HAMBURG WATERWORKS serves 5,600 people in Hamburg, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does HAMBURG WATERWORKS have?
HAMBURG WATERWORKS has 6 total violations on record spanning 2002–2002. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in HAMBURG WATERWORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Total Coliform (RTCR).

About This Data

Water system data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Health-based violations include Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) and Treatment Technique (TT) violations that may pose a direct risk to public health. Violation records may span multiple years.

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, SDWIS Federal Reporting Services

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