ELKINS WATERWORKS

PWSID: AR0000567 · Elkins, AR · Serves 3,905 people

Health Violations

ELKINS 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
3,905
Total Violations
4
Health Violations
4
Source Type
Surface Water

ELKINS WATERWORKS (PWSID AR0000567) 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 3,905 people in Elkins, 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 2005–2005.

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)
AR0000567
System Type
CWS
Water Source
Surface Water
Location
Elkins, AR
Population Served
3,905
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 Jun 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2005
Total Coliform (RTCR) Yes Jun 1, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ELKINS WATERWORKS water safe to drink?
ELKINS 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 surface water water as its source.
How many people does ELKINS WATERWORKS serve?
ELKINS WATERWORKS serves 3,905 people in Elkins, AR. It is classified as a CWS water system.
What violations does ELKINS WATERWORKS have?
ELKINS WATERWORKS has 4 total violations on record spanning 2005–2005. 4 are health-based violations involving contaminants exceeding EPA limits.
What contaminants have been found in ELKINS 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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