Brinkley Water Quality

Arkansas

Health Violations

The tap water in Brinkley, Arkansas is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 4,172 people. 85 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 5000 in 2022. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
4,172
Population Served
85
Total Violations
85
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Brinkley, Arkansas is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 4,172 people. Each system is tracked in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) under the Safe Drinking Water Act, which requires testing for regulated contaminants, consumer notification of violations, and publication of an annual Consumer Confidence Report.

The SDWIS record for Brinkley shows 85 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 85 are health-based, meaning either a Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) was exceeded or a required treatment technique was not followed. Contaminants cited in health-based violations include 5000, 2950. 1 TRI-reporting industrial facility is also located within the city limits.

A past EPA violation does not mean the water is currently unsafe, utilities are required to notify customers and remediate under state primacy oversight. For current water-quality status and treatment practices, review your local utility's most recent Consumer Confidence Report or contact the Arkansas drinking water program. All records above reflect federal EPA SDWIS data and are not independently verified against state databases.

Community Water Systems

System Name Pop. Served Violations Status
BRINKLEY WATERWORKS 2,992 15 Health
EAST MONROE COUNTY WATER USERS 730 46 Health
UNITED WATER ASSOCIATION 450 24 Health

Does this city have health-based water violations?

Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels that exceeded EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs). This does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe.

Contaminant Begin Date
5000 2022-02-01
5000 2022-02-01
5000 2022-02-01
5000 2022-02-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-04-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-10-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-07-01
2950 2018-04-01
2950 2018-04-01
2950 2018-04-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2018-01-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-10-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-07-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01
2950 2017-04-01

TRI Facilities in Brinkley

Facility Total Releases
Riviana Foods - Brinkley 21.9K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brinkley, Arkansas water safe to drink?
Brinkley is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 4,172 people. 85 health-based violations have been recorded. A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe, systems are required to notify customers and resolve issues. Contact your local water utility for current status.
How many water violations does Brinkley have?
Brinkley water systems have a total of 85 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 85 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Brinkley water?
Health-based violations for Brinkley water systems include the following contaminants: 5000, 2950. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Brinkley?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Brinkley, Arkansas, collectively covering approximately 4,172 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Brinkley get its drinking water?
Brinkley's water supply comes from 3 EPA-regulated community water systems. Source type data is not available for all systems. For detailed supply information, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
Are there pollution sources near Brinkley?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Brinkley, Arkansas, reporting a combined 21.9K lbs of toxic chemical releases. TRI data reflects self-reported emissions; it does not measure exposure or health effects. Source: EPA TRI.

About This Data

Water system data comes from the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Violations are reported by state agencies to EPA and include both health-based (MCL exceedances) and monitoring/reporting violations.

A reported violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe to drink. Many violations are resolved quickly, and public water systems are required to notify customers of significant issues. For current water quality, contact your local water utility.

TRI facility data comes from the EPA Toxic Release Inventory. Facilities shown are those that self-report to the TRI program. PlainEnviro presents this data without advocacy framing.

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