B60/100

CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 1,227 people · Arkansas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
AR0000503
Violations
13

Contaminant Test Results

1 contaminant above EPA health goals
ContaminantDetectedLimit (MCL)Status
Lead (90th percentile)
0.002 mg/L0.015 mg/LAbove Goal

EPA Violation History

No violations in the past 5 years

Full EPA compliance since 2020.

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 CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT

Is CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (60/100), which is considered good. Out of 27 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

27 contaminants were tested in CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT's water. Notable contaminants include Lead (90th percentile). No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).

Does CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT has 13 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2020. Violation types include MON, MR, MCL. 6 are health-based violations.

How many people does CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 1,227 people, Arkansas.

What type of water does CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT 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 AR0000503.

How does CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Arkansas?

CENTRAL CITY WATER DEPARTMENT scores 60/100 with a grade of B (good). This is an above-average performance for utilities statewide. Visit our Arkansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.