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PWS IDAR0000507
PWS NameFORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES
PWS TypeCommunity water system
Owner TypeLocal government
Primary SourceSurface water
Primacy TypeState
Is Wholesaler?No
Population Served86209
County ServedSebastian

Note


The tables below list all violations that the state reported to EPA for this water system. Health-based violations are listed first, followed by treatment technique, MRDL, monitoring, reporting, and other violations.

Health-based Violations of maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) or maximum residual disinfectant levels (MRDLs), which specify the highest concentrations of contaminants or disinfectants, respectively, allowed in drinking water; or of treatment technique (TT) rules, which specify required processes intended to reduce the amounts of contaminants in drinking water. MCLs, MRDLs, and treatment technique rules are all health-based drinking water standards.
Maximum Contaminant Level or MCL The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.
Treatment Technique A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
Maximum residual disinfectant level or MRDL The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
Monitoring & reporting Failure to conduct regular monitoring of drinking water quality, as required by SDWA, or to submit monitoring results in a timely fashion to the primacy agency or EPA.
Public notification & other Failure to provide notification to the public as required by the Violations of Public Notification Rule and the Consumer Confidence Report Rule, and violations of other requirements such as those violations related to variances and exemptions.

PWS Violation


Violations

Violation Category CodeViolation Type DescriptionRule NameContaminant NameViolation IDCompliance Status DescriptionCompliance Period Begin DateCompliance Period End DateIs Health Based Ind
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule437310Returned to Compliance01-AUG-201731-AUG-2017Yes
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule437309Returned to Compliance01-JUL-200831-DEC-2008Yes
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule205404Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200430-JUN-2004Yes
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule419003Returned to Compliance01-JAN-200331-DEC-2003Yes
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule303902Returned to Compliance01-APR-200230-APR-2002Yes
TTMonthly Turbidity Exceed (Enhanced SWTR)Interim and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment RuleInterim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule210602Returned to Compliance01-MAR-200231-MAR-2002Yes
TTTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR)Surface Water Treatment RuleSurface Water Treatment Rule303400Returned to Compliance01-JUN-200030-JUN-2000Yes
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule437297Returned to Compliance01-JUL-199730-SEP-1997Yes
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule125894Returned to Compliance01-OCT-199331-DEC-1993Yes
TTWQP Entry Point/Tap Treatment Technique Non-ComplianceLead and Copper RuleLead and Copper Rule125994Returned to Compliance01-JUL-199331-DEC-1993Yes
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Enforcement Actions


Enforcement Actions

Latest Enforcement IDAssociated To Violation IDEnforcement Action Type CodeEnforcement Action DescriptionEnforcement DateOriginator DescriptionEnforcement Comment
345213437310SIFState Public Notification received27-NOV-2017State -
345210303400SOXState Compliance achieved20-SEP-2016State -
345210210602SOXState Compliance achieved20-SEP-2016State -
345210303902SOXState Compliance achieved20-SEP-2016State -
345209437309SOXState Compliance achieved31-JUL-2009State -
345104437297SOXState Compliance achieved01-JUL-2004Stateneglected by compliance officers corrected 10/12/2006
345104205404SOXState Compliance achieved01-JUL-2004Stateneglected by compliance officers corrected 10/12/2006
345104419003SOXState Compliance achieved01-JUL-2004Stateneglected by compliance officers corrected 10/12/2006
340794125994SOXState Compliance achieved15-JUN-1994State -
345094125894SOXState Compliance achieved15-APR-1994State -
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PWS Facilities


All Facilities

Facility NameFacility IDIs SourceFacility Type DescriptionWater Type DescriptionAvailability DescriptionFacility Activity Status
LAKE FORT SMITH2564YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
LEE CREEK RESERVOIR2565YesIntakeSurface waterPermanentActive
FORT SMITH WATER UTILITIES3056NoDistribution System/Zone - - Active
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214NoTreatment Plant - - Active
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215NoTreatment Plant - - Active
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216NoTreatment Plant - - Active
BOOSTER CHLORINATION STATION193NoTreatment Plant - - Inactive
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PWS Treatment Processes


Treatment Processes

Facility NameFacility IDTreatment ProcessTreatment Objective
BOOSTER CHLORINATION STATION193Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
BOOSTER CHLORINATION STATION193Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214CoagulationParticulate removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214PermanganateTaste / odor control
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214PermanganateIron removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214Activated Carbon, PowderedTaste / odor control
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214Gaseous Chlorination, PreManganese removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214Lime - Soda Ash AdditionInorganics removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214CoagulationInorganics removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214FlocculationParticulate removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214FlocculationOrganics removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214FlocculationDisinfection by-products control
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214FlocculationInorganics removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214SedimentationParticulate removal
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
LAKE FORT SMITH WTP214pH Adjustment, PostCorrosion control
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215Hypochlorination, PostDisinfection
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215CoagulationParticulate removal
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215PermanganateTaste / odor control
MOUNTAINBURG NEW PLANT215FluoridationOther
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216Gaseous Chlorination, PreDisinfection
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216Gaseous Chlorination, PostDisinfection
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216CoagulationParticulate removal
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216pH Adjustment, PreParticulate removal
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216Filtration, Rapid SandParticulate removal
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216PermanganateTaste / odor control
LEE CREEK WATER TREATMENT PLANT216FluoridationOther
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For more information on a Water System:
Ask the operators of your water system, contact your primacy agency or file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.
Drinking water in general: Find out more about your drinking water web site or call the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). EPA has also prepared a table about various regulated drinking water contaminants.
Tools for accessing EPA drinking water data: Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) Federal Reporting Services and Drinking Water Performance and Results Report.
Research Data: As well as monitoring the levels of drinking water contaminants for which EPA has set standards, EPA, states, and water systems also carry out studies of contaminants that may need to be regulated in the future. For more information about these contaminants, please see the National Contaminant Occurrence Database.