Water Quality: Mena, AR
3 water systems • 9,514 people served
Some ConcernsWater Quality Summary
Mena is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 9,514 people, and has 9 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 2 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Mena's violation count is 79% below the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Contaminant 1009.
Contaminants Found
Water Systems Serving Mena
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENA WATER DEPARTMENT | AR0000438 | Surface Water | 5,604 | 4 |
| ACORN RURAL WATER ASSN | AR0000811 | Surface Water | 1,975 | 3 |
| FREEDOM PUBLIC WATER AUTHORITY | AR0000812 | Surface Water | 1,935 | 2 |
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.