Water Quality: Camden, AR
6 water systems • 19,347 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Camden is served by 6 public water systems with a combined service population of 19,347 people, and has 120 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 65 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Camden's violation count is 180% above the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Fecal Coliform, Gross Alpha, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Eye and nose irritation at high levels; long-term exposure above the MCL may cause liver and kidney damage.
Common source: Water treatment disinfectant added to kill harmful microorganisms
EPA limit: 4.0 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Indicates direct fecal contamination; associated with diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and potential severe illness.
Common source: Human and animal fecal waste
EPA limit: Zero tolerance (any positive triggers violations)
Alpha-emitting radioactive particles increase cancer risk, particularly from bone and other internal cancers.
Common source: Natural uranium and radium in geological formations
EPA limit: 15 pCi/L (excluding radon and uranium)
Total trihalomethanes are linked to increased risk of bladder cancer and adverse reproductive outcomes.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with naturally occurring organic matter in water
EPA limit: 0.080 mg/L (80 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Camden
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMDEN WATERWORKS | AR0000404 | Surface Water | 13,275 | 16 |
| HARMONY GROVE WATER ASSOC | AR0000402 | Surface Water | 2,192 | 2 |
| HWY 4 24 WATER ASSOCIATION | AR0000765 | Surface Water | 2,135 | 41 |
| WIRE ROAD WATER SYSTEM | AR0000783 | Surface Water | 830 | 14 |
| LOCUST BAYOU WATER ASSOCIATION | AR0000102 | Groundwater | 531 | 10 |
| BUENA VISTA-OGEMAW WATER ASSOCIATION | AR0000737 | Surface Water | 384 | 37 |
Concerned About Your Water?
A home water filter can remove common contaminants. NSF-certified filters are tested against EPA standards.
Consider a reverse osmosis system for comprehensive filtration or a carbon filter for basic improvement.
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Data Sources
Drinking water violation data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Data includes all recorded violations for active community water systems.