Drinking water quality · 2016
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What's in Valley Springs Waterworks, AR tap water
1 contaminants were measured in the Valley Springs Waterworks, AR water system's 2016 annual report. Each is shown below against its federal limit — 1 sit at or above that limit.
- Reporting year
- 2016
- Contaminants measured
- 1
- Over federal limit
- 1
- Approaching the limit
- 0
- Worst contaminant
- Lead
- Service area
- AR
Compliance history
Federal Safe Drinking Water Act violation & enforcement records (EPA SDWIS). A violation is a regulatory determination by the state or EPA — separate from the measured levels above.
- Maximum contaminant level exceededHealth-based9 violations on record · most recent Apr 2005resolved
- Treatment technique violationHealth-based1 violation on record · most recent Sep 2016resolved
Source: EPA SDWIS / ECHO. View the full federal record on EPA ECHO ↗
Metals
| Contaminant | Measured | Federal limit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeadA toxic metal that leaches into water from old service lines, solder, and plumbing fixtures. | 0.033 mg/L90th percentileAt the tap | 0.015 mg/LAction level | At or above the limit |
People also ask about Valley Springs Waterworks, AR's water
+Is Valley Springs Waterworks, AR tap water safe to drink in 2016?
The 2016 Consumer Confidence Report for the Valley Springs Waterworks, AR water utility lists 1 contaminant at or above the federal limit: Lead. Whether that means the water is "unsafe" depends on which contaminant, how long the exposure, and individual health factors. The table on this page shows the measured value, the federal threshold, and the regulated statistic used for compliance.
+What contaminants are in Valley Springs Waterworks, AR tap water?
1 contaminants were measured in Valley Springs Waterworks, AR's 2016 Consumer Confidence Report, spanning metals. 1 have an enforceable federal limit; the rest are detected but unregulated. Every measured value, in the utility's own units, is on this page.
+Which contaminants exceed federal limits in Valley Springs Waterworks, AR tap water?
One contaminant in Valley Springs Waterworks, AR's 2016 report sits at or above the federal limit: Lead (2.2× the limit). The EPA enforces these limits against the regulated reporting statistic — typically a running annual average or 90th percentile — not a one-off sample spike.
+What is the worst contaminant in Valley Springs Waterworks, AR tap water?
The contaminant with the highest measured value relative to its federal limit in the 2016 report is Lead, at 2.2× the federal threshold. It belongs to the metals family of contaminants.
+Where does the data on this page come from?
Every value is transcribed from Valley Springs Waterworks, AR's 2016 Consumer Confidence Report — the annual drinking-water report every U.S. public water utility is required by federal law to publish. The original source document is archived and viewable on this site. A water-quality report covers an entire service area, not a single address.
+How often is Valley Springs Waterworks, AR's water quality data updated?
Each U.S. public water utility publishes one Consumer Confidence Report per year, covering the prior calendar year's measurements. This page reflects the 2016 report; a new report will replace it once the utility publishes its next annual update.