F0/100

POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 7,752 people · Arkansas

Water Source
Surface Water
County
System ID
AR0000474
Violations
27

Contaminant Test Results

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

EPA Violation History

1

Violation (last 5yr)

1

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: July 1, 2021Verify 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 POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS

Is POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS water safe to drink?

POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS water receives a grade of F (0/100), which is considered failing. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 27 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS detected?

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

Does POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS has 27 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2021. Violation types include Other, MR, TT. 19 are health-based violations.

How many people does POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS serve?

POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS serves approximately 7,752 people, Arkansas.

What type of water does POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS provide?

POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS sources its water from surface water. Surface water comes from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs and typically requires more extensive treatment. The utility's system ID is AR0000474.

How does POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS compare to other utilities in Arkansas?

POCAHONTAS WATERWORKS 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.