Water Quality in PICKENS, AR (71662)
EPA violation data for public water systems serving ZIP code 71662.
122
Total Violations
47
Health-Based
75
Monitoring / Reporting
26
Resolved
What does this mean?
26 of 122 violations have been resolved. 47 are health-based violations, meaning contaminant levels exceeded federal safety limits. The remaining 75 are monitoring or reporting violations (missed testing deadlines or late paperwork — not necessarily a water quality issue). Not all violations mean your water is unsafe. The EPA requires reporting even for minor administrative issues.
Violations Detail (122 total)
| Contaminant | Category | MCL Limit | Measured | Date | Status | Health Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | Jun 30, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule | Health-Based | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
| Public Notice | Monitoring | N/A | N/A | May 31, 2025 | Active | N/A |
Lead & Copper Levels
Violation Timeline
2025(44)
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Lead and Copper Rule
66
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Chlorine
27
Chlorine
27
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
2024(50)
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Revised Total Coliform Rule
3A
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Revised Total Coliform Rule
4B
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Public Notice
75
Public Notice
75
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule
12
How Does This Compare?
PICKENS (71662) has 122 recorded violations, including 47 health-based. 96 remain unresolved. Consider testing your tap water independently for added peace of mind.
Recommended Water Filters
Based on the contaminants detected in your area, these filter types may help improve your water quality.
Reverse Osmosis System
Highly effective at removing heavy metals, dissolved solids, and a wide range of contaminants. Recommended for homes with lead or arsenic concerns.
Targets:Lead, Copper, Arsenic, Mercury, Cadmium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 58 certified
UV Water Purifier
Uses ultraviolet light to neutralize bacteria, viruses, and parasites without chemicals. Ideal for homes with microbial contamination concerns.
Targets:E. coli, Coliform, Giardia, Cryptosporidium
Look for:NSF/ANSI 55 (Class A) certified
Always look for filters certified by NSF International for the specific contaminants you want to remove.