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BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,430 people · Arkansas

Water Source

Purchased Surface Water

County

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System ID

AR0000887

Violations

Contaminant Test Results

2 contaminants above EPA health goals

Contaminant	Detected	Limit (MCL)	Goal (MCLG)	Status
chlorate	258.00 µg/L	—	210.00 µg/L	Above Goal
Lead (90th percentile)	0.002 mg/L	0.015 mg/L	0 mg/L	Above Goal

EPA Violation History

Violations (last 5yr)

Unresolved

Health-Related

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: February 1, 2025 – May 23, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: February 1, 2025 – February 28, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – May 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: January 1, 2025 – May 23, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: January 1, 2025 – January 31, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: December 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: December 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: November 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: November 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: October 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Resolved

Violation related to Nitrite

When: August 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring violation

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – May 23, 2025Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 3Resolved

Failed Level 2 Assessment under Revised Total Coliform Rule

This is a paperwork/process violation — it does not mean a contaminant was detected at unsafe levels.

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Stage 1 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issued

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: January 1, 2022 – March 31, 2022Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: October 1, 2021 – December 31, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

TIER 2Unresolved

Exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (running average)

When: July 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021Rule: Stage 2 DBPREnforcement: Formal — state order issuedVerify on EPA.gov

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 BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM

Is BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM water safe to drink?

BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 56 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM detected?

27 contaminants were tested in BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile), chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 2 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM have any EPA violations?

Yes, BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM has 56 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2025. Violation types include TT, MON, RPT. 43 are health-based violations.

How many people does BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM serve?

BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM serves approximately 1,430 people, Arkansas.

What type of water does BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM provide?

BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM 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 AR0000887.

How does BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM compare to other utilities in Arkansas?

BODCAW RURAL WATER SYSTEM scores 0/100 with a grade of F (failing). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Arkansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.