DUMAS WATERWORKS

PWSID: AR0000171 · Dumas, AR · Serves 6,338 people

Health Violations

DUMAS WATERWORKS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,338
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Groundwater

DUMAS WATERWORKS (PWSID AR0000171) 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 6,338 people in Dumas, AR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arkansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 4 total violations, with 4 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2002–2003.

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)
AR0000171
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Groundwater
Location
Dumas, AR
Population Served
6,338
Health Violations
Yes (4)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform (RTCR) 4 4

Violation History (4)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2003
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2003
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2002
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Dec 1, 2002

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DUMAS WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
DUMAS WATERWORKS has 4 health-based violations out of 4 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 DUMAS WATERWORKS serve?
DUMAS WATERWORKS serves 6,338 people in Dumas, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does DUMAS WATERWORKS have?
DUMAS WATERWORKS has 4 total violations on record spanning 2002–2003. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in DUMAS 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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