A84/100
BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 6,730 people · Arkansas
Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
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System ID
AR0000037
Violations
5
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Lead (90th percentile) | 0.001 mg/L | 0.015 mg/L | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2016.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1
Is BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 water safe to drink?
BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 water receives a grade of A (84/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 34 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 detected?
34 contaminants were tested in BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 have any EPA violations?
Yes, BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 has 5 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2016. Violation types include MCL, Other, MR. 2 are health-based violations.
How many people does BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 serve?
BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 serves approximately 6,730 people, Arkansas.
What type of water does BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 provide?
BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 sources its water from purchased surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AR0000037.
How does BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 compare to other utilities in Arkansas?
BENTON COUNTY WATER DISTRICT #1 scores 84/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our Arkansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.