Waldo Water Quality

Arkansas

Health Violations

The tap water in Waldo, Arkansas is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 3,506 people. 84 health-based violations are on record, most recently for 2950 in 2024. Data source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System.

2
Water Systems
3,506
Population Served
84
Total Violations
84
Health-Based Violations

Drinking water in Waldo, Arkansas is delivered through 2 EPA-regulated community water systems serving an estimated 3,506 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 Waldo shows 84 total violations across all 2 systems, of which 84 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 2950, 2456, 3100. 2 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
LAKESIDE WATER ASSOCIATION 1,876 78 Health
WALDO WATERWORKS 1,630 6 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
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-07-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-04-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2024-01-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-10-01
2950 2023-07-01
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2950 2023-04-01
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2950 2023-01-01
2950 2023-01-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-10-01
2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-07-01
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2950 2022-07-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2022-01-01
2950 2021-10-01
2950 2021-10-01
2950 2021-07-01
2950 2021-07-01

TRI Facilities in Waldo

Facility Total Releases
Potlatchdeltic Manufacturing LLC - Waldo Mill 214.0K lbs
Ludwig Inc 105.4K lbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waldo, Arkansas water safe to drink?
Waldo is served by 2 EPA-regulated water systems covering approximately 3,506 people. 84 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 Waldo have?
Waldo water systems have a total of 84 violations on record in the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, of which 84 are health-based (MCL exceedances). The remaining violations are monitoring or reporting violations.
What contaminants were found in Waldo water?
Health-based violations for Waldo water systems include the following contaminants: 2950, 2456, 3100. Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
How many water systems serve Waldo?
2 EPA-regulated community water systems serve Waldo, Arkansas, collectively covering approximately 3,506 people. Data is from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
Where does Waldo get its drinking water?
Waldo's water supply comes from 2 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 Waldo?
Yes, 2 EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) facilities are registered in Waldo, Arkansas, reporting a combined 319.3K 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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