Water Quality: Pyatt, AR
1 water system • 488 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Pyatt is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 488 people, and has 172 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 26 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Pyatt's violation count is 302% above the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, E. coli.
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)
Water Systems Serving Pyatt
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYATT WATERWORKS | AR0000354 | Groundwater | 488 | 172 |
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.