Water Quality: Garfield, AR
2 water systems • 1,808 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Garfield is served by 2 public water systems with a combined service population of 1,808 people, and has 61 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 29 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Garfield's violation count is 43% above the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, 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)
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 Garfield
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOST BRIDGE VILL WAT-SEW DISTS | AR0000049 | Surface Water | 1,050 | 23 |
| GARFIELD WATERWORKS | AR0000047 | Surface Water | 758 | 38 |
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.