ATKINS WATER SYSTEM

PWSID: AR0000441 · Atkins, AR · Serves 4,439 people

Health Violations

ATKINS WATER SYSTEM 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
4,439
Total Violations
6
Health Violations
6
Source Type
Surface Water

ATKINS WATER SYSTEM (PWSID AR0000441) 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 4,439 people in Atkins, 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). 3 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform (RTCR), Arsenic. Recorded violations span 2001–2018.

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)
AR0000441
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Atkins, AR
Population Served
4,439
Health Violations
Yes (6)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) 4 4
Total Coliform (RTCR) 1 1
Arsenic 1 1

Violation History (6)

Contaminant Health Date
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Apr 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jan 1, 2018
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Oct 1, 2017
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Yes Jul 1, 2017
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2003
Arsenic Yes Mar 1, 2001

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ATKINS WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?
ATKINS WATER SYSTEM 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does ATKINS WATER SYSTEM serve?
ATKINS WATER SYSTEM serves 4,439 people in Atkins, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ATKINS WATER SYSTEM have?
ATKINS WATER SYSTEM has 6 total violations on record spanning 2001–2018. 6 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ATKINS WATER SYSTEM water?
Violations have been recorded for 3 contaminants. The most frequent: Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM), Total Coliform (RTCR), Arsenic.

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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