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CAMDEN WATERWORKS

PWSID: AR0000404 · Camden, AR · Serves 13,275 people

Health Violations

CAMDEN WATERWORKS has 16 health-based violations out of 16 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
13,275
Total Violations
16
Health Violations
16
Source Type
Surface Water

CAMDEN WATERWORKS (PWSID AR0000404) 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 13,275 people in Camden, AR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arkansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 16 total violations, with 16 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Total Coliform (RTCR). Recorded violations span 2000–2001.

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)
AR0000404
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Camden, AR
Population Served
13,275
Health Violations
Yes (16)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 12 12
Total Coliform (RTCR) 4 4

Violation History (16)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Oct 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2001
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Aug 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jun 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2000
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2000
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Sep 1, 2000
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2000
Arsenic Yes May 1, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CAMDEN WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
CAMDEN WATERWORKS has 16 health-based violations out of 16 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 CAMDEN WATERWORKS serve?
CAMDEN WATERWORKS serves 13,275 people in Camden, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does CAMDEN WATERWORKS have?
CAMDEN WATERWORKS has 16 total violations on record spanning 2000–2001. 16 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in CAMDEN WATERWORKS water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Total Coliform (RTCR).

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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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