Water Quality: Murfreesboro, AR
3 water systems • 2,733 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Murfreesboro is served by 3 public water systems with a combined service population of 2,733 people, and has 61 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 42 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Murfreesboro's violation count is 43% above the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, 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)
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
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)
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 Murfreesboro
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURFREESBORO WATERWORKS | AR0000425 | Surface Water | 1,645 | 24 |
| SOUTH PIKE CO WATER | AR0000978 | Surface Water | 755 | 21 |
| PIKE CITY WATER ASSN | AR0000818 | Surface Water | 333 | 16 |
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.