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CORNING WATERWORKS

PWS ID: AR0000096 · CORNING, Arkansas 72422

CORNING WATERWORKS serves 3,388 people in CORNING, Arkansas using Groundwater water sources. It has 79 recorded EPA violations, including 29 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: CORNING WATERWORKS

CORNING WATERWORKS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 3,388 residents in CORNING, Arkansas (Clay County) through 1,500 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 79 total violations for this system , of which 29 (37%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 13 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2020.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Coliform (TCR), recorded in 16 violations (MCL, health-based). Under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program, 1 PFAS compound was detected in samples collected from this system, with a maximum reported concentration of 52.4 ppt. PFAS are persistent synthetic chemicals linked to health effects at very low exposure levels.

Across Arkansas, EPA tracks 1,016 public water systems serving 3,049,400 people, with 53,437 cumulative violations and 21,598 health-based violations on record. About 94% of systems in the state carry at least one violation, and state-wide the average per system is 52.6 violations. CORNING WATERWORKS's 79 violations sit above the Arkansas average. Statewide, 57 of 172 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (33.1%). All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

PFAS Detected

1 PFAS "forever chemicals" detected in testing under EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program.

Population Served
3,388
Total Violations
79
Health-Based Violations
29
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,500
County
Clay
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
29
Monitoring Violations
13
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Coliform (TCR) MCL 16 2013
Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 13 2018
Public Notice Other 9 2018
Coliform (TCR) MR 8 2015
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 7 2020
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 5 2018
Coliform (TCR) Other 4 1997
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 1 2019

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 2 of 60 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
6:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 7/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 7/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 7/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 7/12/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 7/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 7/12/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 7/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 7/12/2023 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 7/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 7/12/2023 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 7/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 7/12/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 7/12/2023 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 7/12/2023 50.6000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NEtFOSAA 7/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 7/12/2023 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 7/12/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 7/12/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 1/11/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 1/11/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 1/11/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 1/11/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 1/11/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 1/11/2023 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
ADONA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 1/11/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 1/11/2023 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 1/11/2023 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 1/11/2023 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected

Verify This Water System

The figures above are aggregated from EPA's public databases. To verify the underlying records — or to file a complaint, request a Consumer Confidence Report, or check current monitoring status — go directly to the federal and state regulators that enforce the Safe Drinking Water Act for CORNING WATERWORKS.

Federal Source of Truth

EPA SDWIS — Federal Reports

EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) holds the federal compliance record for every regulated public water system. Open the system-level report by PWS ID:

View PWS ID AR0000096 on SDWIS

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Reports Search

State Regulator

Arkansas Drinking Water Authority

Arkansas's primacy agency administers the Safe Drinking Water Act locally. Search EPA SDWIS for the current state contact, or use the state's public health or environment department portal.

Find AR regulator via EPA SDWIS

Violation Timeline

Each row links to the EPA SDWIS public record for verification. Cross-reference the contaminant code on EPA's federal report to see violation dates, return-to-compliance status, and enforcement actions.

Year (latest) Contaminant Category Count EPA Record
2020 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 7 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 7000
2019 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 1 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 8000
2018 Combined Radium (-226 and -228) MCL 13 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 4010
2018 Public Notice Other 9 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 7500
2018 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 5 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 8000
2015 Coliform (TCR) MR 8 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 3100
2013 Coliform (TCR) MCL 16 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 3100
1997 Coliform (TCR) Other 4 SDWIS / AR0000096 / 3100

How CORNING WATERWORKS Compares

Cross-reference this system's record against state averages and the federal MCL framework for context.

Metric CORNING WATERWORKS Arkansas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 79 52.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 29 21.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection 1 compound 33.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 3,388 3,001 Sizing context for compliance burden

Sources: EPA SDWIS and EPA National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (40 CFR Part 141). State averages computed across 1,016 regulated public water systems in Arkansas.

Federal MCL reference — Safe Drinking Water Act thresholds ▼
Contaminant Federal MCL / Action Level Note
Lead 0 mg/L (Action Level: 0.015 mg/L) Lead and Copper Rule treatment technique
Arsenic 0.010 mg/L (10 ppb) Health-based MCL since 2006
Total Coliform Treatment technique (RTCR) Indicator organism, monitoring trigger
PFOA / PFOS (PFAS) 4.0 ppt each (final 2024 rule) Compliance deadline 2029
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CORNING WATERWORKS water safe to drink? ▼
CORNING WATERWORKS (PWS ID: AR0000096) has 79 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 3,388 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does CORNING WATERWORKS serve? ▼
CORNING WATERWORKS serves 3,388 people in CORNING, Arkansas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,500 service connections.
What type of violations does CORNING WATERWORKS have? ▼
CORNING WATERWORKS has 79 total violations: 29 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 13 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in CORNING WATERWORKS water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in CORNING WATERWORKS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does CORNING WATERWORKS use? ▼
CORNING WATERWORKS uses Groundwater as its primary water source. It is classified as a Community Water System (CWS), serving residential populations year-round.
Where does this data come from? ▼
All data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and the UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program. SDWIS tracks compliance for all public water systems regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Data Sources: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS), Q4 2025. PFAS data from EPA UCMR5 monitoring program (2023-2025). This data is provided for informational purposes only.

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