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BRINKLEY WATERWORKS

PWS ID: AR0000384 · BRINKLEY, Arkansas 72021

BRINKLEY WATERWORKS serves 2,992 people in BRINKLEY, Arkansas using Groundwater water sources. It has 53 recorded EPA violations, including 42 health-based violations. PFAS "forever chemicals" were detected in UCMR5 testing (1 compound found).

Water Quality Snapshot: BRINKLEY WATERWORKS

BRINKLEY WATERWORKS is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 2,992 residents in BRINKLEY, Arkansas (Monroe County) through 1,529 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 53 total violations for this system , of which 42 (79%) are health-based — meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 5 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2024.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is TTHM, recorded in 32 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 20 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. BRINKLEY WATERWORKS's 53 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
2,992
Total Violations
53
Health-Based Violations
42
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
1,529
County
Monroe
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
42
Monitoring Violations
5
Treatment Tech Violations
0

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
TTHM MCL 32 2015
Coliform (TCR) MCL 10 2013
Coliform (TCR) MR 3 2006
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 2024
Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 2022
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 2023
Public Notice Other 1 2024

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

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

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
ADONA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 4/28/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 4/28/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFUnA 4/28/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFNA 4/28/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 4/28/2025 <0.002 µg/L 0.002 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeS 4/28/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
HFPO-DA 4/28/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 4/28/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHxS 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 4/28/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMBA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFMPA 4/28/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 4/28/2025 20.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
NMeFOSAA 4/28/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 4/28/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 4/28/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 4/28/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 4/28/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 4/28/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 4/28/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 4/28/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 10/15/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpA 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFBS 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NFDHA 10/15/2025 <0.02 µg/L 0.02 µg/L Not Detected
PFEESA 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 10/15/2025 <0.006 µg/L 0.006 µg/L Not Detected
PFOA 10/15/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFTrDA 10/15/2025 <0.007 µg/L 0.007 µg/L Not Detected
PFTA 10/15/2025 <0.008 µg/L 0.008 µg/L Not Detected
PFHpS 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
4:2 FTS 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
6:2 FTS 10/15/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFBA 10/15/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
lithium 10/15/2025 17.0000 µg/L 9 µg/L Detected
PFHxS 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFOS 10/15/2025 <0.004 µg/L 0.004 µg/L Not Detected
PFDoA 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
PFDA 10/15/2025 <0.003 µg/L 0.003 µg/L Not Detected
8:2 FTS 10/15/2025 <0.005 µg/L 0.005 µg/L Not Detected
PFPeA 10/15/2025 <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 BRINKLEY 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 AR0000384 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
2024 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 2 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 7000
2024 Public Notice Other 1 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 7500
2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 1 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 8000
2022 Lead and Copper Rule MR 1 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 5000
2015 TTHM MCL 32 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 2950
2013 Coliform (TCR) MCL 10 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 3100
2006 Coliform (TCR) MR 3 SDWIS / AR0000384 / 3100

How BRINKLEY WATERWORKS Compares

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

Metric BRINKLEY WATERWORKS Arkansas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 53 52.6 SDWA compliance — any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 42 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 2,992 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 BRINKLEY WATERWORKS water safe to drink? ▼
BRINKLEY WATERWORKS (PWS ID: AR0000384) has 53 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. PFAS contamination has been detected in UCMR5 testing, with 1 PFAS compound found. This system serves 2,992 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does BRINKLEY WATERWORKS serve? ▼
BRINKLEY WATERWORKS serves 2,992 people in BRINKLEY, Arkansas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 1,529 service connections.
What type of violations does BRINKLEY WATERWORKS have? ▼
BRINKLEY WATERWORKS has 53 total violations: 42 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 5 monitoring/reporting violations, and 0 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in BRINKLEY WATERWORKS water? ▼
Yes. UCMR5 testing detected 1 PFAS compound in BRINKLEY WATERWORKS's water supply: lithium. PFAS are persistent "forever chemicals" that do not break down in the environment.
What water source does BRINKLEY WATERWORKS use? ▼
BRINKLEY 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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