Rison Water Quality

Arkansas

Health Violations

The tap water in Rison, Arkansas is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 10,774 people. 8 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 3100 in 2002. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

3
Water Systems
10,774
Population Served
8
Total Violations
8
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Rison, Arkansas is delivered through 3 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 10,774 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 Rison shows 8 total violations across all 3 systems, of which 8 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 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
HWY 63 WATER ASSOCIATION 7,187 4 Health
CLEVELAND CO RURAL WATER USERS ASSOC 2,243 0 Clean
RISON WATERWORKS 1,344 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
3100 2002-12-01
3100 2002-12-01
3100 2002-11-01
3100 2002-11-01
3100 2002-07-01
3100 2002-07-01
3100 2001-11-01
3100 2001-11-01

TRI Facilities in Rison

Facility Total Releases
Stella-Jones Corp 457 lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rison, Arkansas water safe to drink?
Rison is served by 3 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 10,774 people. 8 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 Rison have?
Rison water systems have a total of 8 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 8 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Rison water?
Health-based violations for Rison water systems include the following contaminants: 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Rison?
3 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Rison, Arkansas, collectively covering approximately 10,774 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Rison get its drinking water?
Rison'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 Rison?
Yes, 1 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facility is registered in Rison, Arkansas, reporting a combined 457 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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