B75/100

HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 2,666 people · Arkansas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
AR0000301
Violations
10

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

3

Violations (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

1

Health-Related

TIER 3Resolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: January 1, 2022 – January 31, 2022Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Resolving — corrective action underway
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021Verify on EPA.gov
TIER 1 — URGENTResolved

Maximum Contaminant Level Violation

When: June 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Formal — state order issued

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 HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT

Is HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT water safe to drink?

HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT water receives a grade of B (75/100), which is considered good. Out of 1 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.

What contaminants has HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT detected?

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

Does HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT have any EPA violations?

Yes, HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT has 10 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2022. Violation types include MON, Other, MCL. 3 are health-based violations.

How many people does HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT serve?

HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT serves approximately 2,666 people, Arkansas.

What type of water does HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT provide?

HOXIE 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 AR0000301.

How does HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT compare to other utilities in Arkansas?

HOXIE WATER DEPARTMENT scores 75/100 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.