D36/100

VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS — Water Quality Report 2026

Serving 3,400 people · Arkansas

Water Source
Purchased Surface Water
County
System ID
AR0000065
Violations
21

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)

3

Unresolved

0

Health-Related

TIER 3Unresolved

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: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Monitoring Violation

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

When: July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024Rule: Total Coliform RuleEnforcement: Informal — resolved cooperativelyVerify on EPA.gov
TIER 3Unresolved

Surface water treatment technique failure

When: January 1, 2024Verify 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 VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS

Is VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS water safe to drink?

VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS water receives a grade of D (36/100), which is considered poor. 0 contaminant(s) exceed EPA legal limits and 21 violation(s) are on record. Customers may want to consider using a water filter.

What contaminants has VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS detected?

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

Does VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS have any EPA violations?

Yes, VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS has 21 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2024. Violation types include MON, Other, MR. 10 are health-based violations.

How many people does VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS serve?

VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS serves approximately 3,400 people, Arkansas.

What type of water does VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS provide?

VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS 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 AR0000065.

How does VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS compare to other utilities in Arkansas?

VALLEY SPRINGS WATERWORKS scores 36/100 with a grade of D (poor). This score suggests significant water quality concerns relative to other utilities. Visit our Arkansas state page for a full comparison of water systems.