Magnolia Water Quality

Arkansas

Health Violations

The tap water in Magnolia, Arkansas is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,699 people. 56 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 0300 in 2020. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
14,699
Population Served
56
Total Violations
56
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Magnolia, Arkansas is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 14,699 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 Magnolia shows 56 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 56 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 0300, 2950, 2456, 3100, 0400. 8 TRI-reporting industrial facilities are 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
MAGNOLIA WATERWORKS 11,657 24 Health
DORCHEAT WATER ASSOCIATION 1,860 1 Health
WALKER WATER ASSOCIATION 1,182 31 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
0300 2020-06-01
0300 2020-06-01
0300 2020-06-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2950 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2019-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2456 2017-01-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2950 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2456 2016-10-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-07-01
2950 2016-07-01
2456 2016-07-01
2456 2016-07-01
2456 2016-07-01
3100 2016-01-01
3100 2016-01-01
3100 2015-04-01
3100 2015-04-01
3100 2014-09-01
3100 2014-09-01
0400 2013-11-01
0400 2013-11-01
0400 2013-10-01
0400 2013-10-01
0400 2013-09-01
0400 2013-09-01
0400 2013-08-01
0400 2013-08-01
0400 2013-07-01
0400 2013-07-01
0400 2013-06-01
0400 2013-06-01
0400 2013-04-01
0400 2013-04-01
0400 2013-03-01
0400 2013-03-01
0400 2013-02-01
0400 2013-02-01
0400 2013-01-01
0400 2013-01-01

TRI Facilities in Magnolia

Facility Total Releases
Lanxess - West Plant 2.4M lbs
Albemarle Corp South Plant 1.8M lbs
Albemarle Corp West Plant 128.4K lbs
American Fuel Cells & Coated Fabrics (amfuel) 89.5K lbs
Solimide Foams 33.0K lbs
Cmc Steel Fabricators Inc. DBA Cmc Steel Arkansas 668 lbs
Red River Ready Mix LLC 0 lbs
Hixson Lumber Co LLC 0 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magnolia, Arkansas water safe to drink?
Magnolia is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 14,699 people. 56 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 Magnolia have?
Magnolia water systems have a total of 56 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 56 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Magnolia water?
Health-based violations for Magnolia water systems include the following contaminants: 0300, 2950, 2456, 3100, 0400. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Magnolia?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Magnolia, Arkansas, collectively covering approximately 14,699 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Magnolia get its drinking water?
Magnolia'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 Magnolia?
Yes, 8 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Magnolia, Arkansas, reporting a combined 4.5M 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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