Water Quality: Dardanelle, AR
2 water systems • 11,712 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Dardanelle is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 11,712 people, and has 40 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 30 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Dardanelle's violation count is 7% below the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Disinfection Byproducts, Fecal Coliform, TTHM.
Contaminants Found
Broad category of chemicals formed during disinfection, associated with increased cancer risk and adverse reproductive effects.
Common source: Reaction of disinfectants (chlorine, ozone, chloramines) with organic matter
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)
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 Dardanelle
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE YELL COUNTY WATER ASSOC | AR0000697 | Surface Water | 7,198 | 30 |
| DARDANELLE WATERWORKS | AR0000601 | Groundwater | 4,514 | 10 |
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.