Water Quality: Marshall, AR
4 water systems • 5,561 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Marshall is served by 4 public water systems with a combined service population of 5,561 people, and has 150 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 82 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Marshall's violation count is 251% above the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli, Gross Alpha, Lead.
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)
Causes gastrointestinal illness; certain strains (e.g., O157:H7) can cause severe kidney failure and death.
Common source: Fecal contamination from humans or animals entering the water supply
EPA limit: Zero (no E. coli permitted in drinking water)
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)
Causes neurological damage, developmental delays in children, and kidney damage in adults even at low exposure levels.
Common source: Old plumbing pipes, lead solder, brass fixtures
EPA limit: Action Level: 0.015 mg/L (15 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Marshall
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARSHALL WATERWORKS | AR0000501 | Surface Water | 2,550 | 4 |
| MORNING STAR PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY | AR0000681 | Surface Water | 1,543 | 117 |
| SOUTH MOUNTAIN WATER ASSN | AR0000815 | Surface Water | 948 | 22 |
| SDM WATER ASSOCIATION | AR0000758 | Surface Water | 520 | 7 |
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.