Water Quality: Umpire, AR
1 water system • 710 people served
Multiple Health ViolationsWater Quality Summary
Umpire is served by 1 public water system with a combined service population of 710 people, and has 35 EPA Safe Drinking Water Act violations on record. Critically, 19 of those are health-based violations, meaning one or more contaminants were detected above EPA-established safe levels — a serious public health concern. Umpire's violation count is 18% below the national average for Arkansas. Contaminants associated with violations include Chlorine, Disinfection Byproducts, Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5).
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
Haloacetic acids are associated with increased cancer risk and potential reproductive and developmental effects.
Common source: Reaction of chlorine disinfectants with organic matter in treated water
EPA limit: 0.060 mg/L (60 ppb)
Water Systems Serving Umpire
| System Name | PWSID | Source | Population | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH HOWARD RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION | AR0001075 | Surface Water | 710 | 35 |
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.