ALTUS WATERWORKS

PWSID: AR0000197 · Altus, AR · Serves 1,820 people

Health Violations

ALTUS WATERWORKS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
1,820
Total Violations
1
Health Violations
1
Source Type
Surface Water

ALTUS WATERWORKS (PWSID AR0000197) is a cws water system drawing from a surface water source, regulated by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. It serves approximately 1,820 people in Altus, AR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arkansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 1 total violation, with 1 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 1 distinct contaminant has been cited, including Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 2004–2004.

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)
AR0000197
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Altus, AR
Population Served
1,820
Health Violations
Yes (1)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Combined Radium 226/228 1 1

Violation History (1)

Contaminant Health Date
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jun 25, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ALTUS WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
ALTUS WATERWORKS has 1 health-based violation out of 1 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed. The system uses surface water water as its source.
How many people does ALTUS WATERWORKS serve?
ALTUS WATERWORKS serves 1,820 people in Altus, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ALTUS WATERWORKS have?
ALTUS WATERWORKS has 1 total violation on record spanning 2004–2004. 1 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ALTUS WATERWORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 1 contaminant. The most frequent: Combined Radium 226/228.

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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