Foreman Water Quality

Arkansas

Health Violations

The tap water in Foreman, Arkansas is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 5,748 people. 74 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0400 in 2023. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

4
Water Systems
5,748
Population Served
74
Total Violations
74
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Foreman, Arkansas is delivered through 4 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 5,748 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 Foreman shows 74 total violations across all 4 systems, of which 74 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 0400, 2456, 2920, 2950, 3100. 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
LITTLE RIVER CO RDA 4,279 44 Health
FOREMAN WATERWORKS 1,011 4 Health
WINTHROP WATER ASSOCIATION 338 22 Health
LITTLE RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 120 4 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
0400 2023-07-01
0400 2023-07-01
0400 2023-07-01
0400 2023-07-01
0400 2023-07-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-07-01
2456 2021-04-01
2456 2021-04-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2021-01-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-10-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-07-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2020-04-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-07-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-04-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-10-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
2456 2018-07-01
0400 2018-06-01
0400 2018-06-01
2456 2018-04-01
2456 2018-04-01
2920 2015-10-01
2920 2015-10-01

TRI Facilities in Foreman

Facility Total Releases
Ash Grove Cement 1.6M lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foreman, Arkansas water safe to drink?
Foreman is served by 4 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 5,748 people. 74 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 Foreman have?
Foreman water systems have a total of 74 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 74 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Foreman water?
Health-based violations for Foreman water systems include the following contaminants: 0400, 2456, 2920, 2950, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Foreman?
4 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Foreman, Arkansas, collectively covering approximately 5,748 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Foreman get its drinking water?
Foreman's water supply comes from 4 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 Foreman?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Foreman, Arkansas, reporting a combined 1.6M 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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