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DEQUEEN WATER WORK

PWSID: AR0000520 · Dequeen, AR · Serves 6,105 people

Health Violations

DEQUEEN WATER WORK has 11 health-based violations out of 11 total. Health violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA limits or required treatment was not followed.

Population Served
6,105
Total Violations
11
Health Violations
11
Source Type
Surface Water

DEQUEEN WATER WORK (PWSID AR0000520) 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 6,105 people in Dequeen, AR, and is subject to primacy enforcement by the Arkansas drinking-water program.

The system's federal compliance record contains 11 total violations, with 11 classified as health-based (MCL exceedances or treatment-technique failures). 2 distinct contaminants have been cited, including Arsenic, Combined Radium 226/228. Recorded violations span 1993–2001.

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)
AR0000520
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Dequeen, AR
Population Served
6,105
Health Violations
Yes (11)

What contaminants are in this water system?

Contaminant Violations Health-Based
Arsenic 9 9
Combined Radium 226/228 2 2

Violation History (11)

Contaminant Health Date
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Feb 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Jan 1, 2001
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2000
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2000
Arsenic Yes Dec 1, 2000
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Jul 25, 1995
Combined Radium 226/228 Yes Apr 25, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEQUEEN WATER WORK water safe to drink?
DEQUEEN WATER WORK has 11 health-based violations out of 11 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 DEQUEEN WATER WORK serve?
DEQUEEN WATER WORK serves 6,105 people in Dequeen, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does DEQUEEN WATER WORK have?
DEQUEEN WATER WORK has 11 total violations on record spanning 1993–2001. 11 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in DEQUEEN WATER WORK water?
Violations have been recorded for 2 contaminants. The most frequent: Arsenic, Combined Radium 226/228.

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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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