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Community Water System · PWS AR0000421

Marvell Waterworks

Marvell, Arkansas 72366 - drinking water served from groundwater sources to 1,035 people, tracked in EPA SDWIS and UCMR5.

1,035
People served
85
EPA violations
20
Health-based
No PFAS
UCMR5 result

The verdict

EPA records 85 drinking-water violations at Marvell Waterworks, 24% of them health-based - above the Arkansas per-system average.

85
Total EPA violations on record
24%
Health-based (MCL / treatment failure)
1,035
People served by this system
0
PFAS compounds detected (UCMR5)

Water Quality Snapshot: Marvell Waterworks

Marvell Waterworks is a local-owned community water system that delivers drinking water to 1,035 residents in Marvell, Arkansas (Phillips County) through 414 service connections. Its water is drawn from groundwater sources. EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System records 85 total violations for this system , of which 20 (24%) are health-based, meaning a contaminant exceeded an EPA Maximum Contaminant Level or a required treatment technique failed. A further 28 monitoring and reporting violations are on file. The most recent violation on record dates to 2025.

The most frequently cited contaminant at this system is Revised Total Coliform Rule, recorded in 33 violations (RPT). This system was sampled under EPA's UCMR5 PFAS monitoring program and no PFAS compounds were detected above the minimum reporting level.

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. Statewide, 57 of 172 UCMR5-tested systems have reported PFAS detections (33.1%).

Marvell Waterworks's 85 violations sit above the Arkansas average.

All figures above are sourced directly from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 public data releases and are updated as EPA publishes new reporting cycles.

Population Served
1,035
Total Violations
85
Health-Based Violations
20
Water Source
Groundwater

System Details

System Type
Community
Owner Type
Local
Connections
414
County
Phillips
School/Daycare
No
MCL Violations
5
Monitoring Violations
28
Treatment Tech Violations
15

Violation History

Contaminant violations recorded by EPA.

Contaminant Category Count Latest
Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 33 2025
Lead and Copper Rule MR 10 2016
Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 10 2022
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule TT 9 2018
Lead and Copper Rule TT 6 2018
Coliform (TCR) MCL 5 2009
Public Notice Other 3 2018
E. COLI MR 3 2025
Coliform (TCR) MR 3 2004
Chlorine MR 2 2004
Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 2005

PFAS Testing Results (UCMR5)

Results from EPA's Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule. 0 of 58 samples detected PFAS.

Contaminant Date Result MRL Status
PFTA 8/6/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 8/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
NFDHA 8/6/2024 <20.00 ppt 20.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 8/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 8/6/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 8/6/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 8/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBA 8/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 8/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 8/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 8/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
6:2 FTS 8/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
HFPO-DA 8/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
ADONA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
9Cl-PF3ONS 8/6/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
11Cl-PF3OUdS 8/6/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 8/6/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 8/6/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
4:2 FTS 8/6/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDoA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFDA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOA 2/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFOS 2/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFNA 2/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxS 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTrDA 2/14/2024 <7.00 ppt 7.00 ppt Not Detected
NMeFOSAA 2/14/2024 <6.00 ppt 6.00 ppt Not Detected
PFTA 2/14/2024 <8.00 ppt 8.00 ppt Not Detected
NEtFOSAA 2/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHxA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFBS 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMBA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFHpS 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFPeS 2/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt Not Detected
8:2 FTS 2/14/2024 <5.00 ppt 5.00 ppt Not Detected
PFUnA 2/14/2024 <2.00 ppt 2.00 ppt Not Detected
PFEESA 2/14/2024 <3.00 ppt 3.00 ppt Not Detected
PFMPA 2/14/2024 <4.00 ppt 4.00 ppt 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 Marvell 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 AR0000421 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
2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule RPT 33 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 8000
2025 E. COLI MR 3 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 3014
2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule MON 10 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 8000
2018 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule TT 9 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 0400
2018 Lead and Copper Rule TT 6 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 5000
2018 Public Notice Other 3 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 7500
2016 Lead and Copper Rule MR 10 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 5000
2009 Coliform (TCR) MCL 5 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 3100
2005 Consumer Confidence Rule Other 1 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 7000
2004 Coliform (TCR) MR 3 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 3100
2004 Chlorine MR 2 SDWIS / AR0000421 / 0999

How Marvell Waterworks Compares

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

Metric Marvell Waterworks Arkansas avg Federal benchmark
Total violations 85 52.6 SDWA compliance, any non-zero count is a recorded breach
Health-based violations 20 21.3 Indicates a contaminant exceeded a federal MCL
PFAS detection None 33.1% EPA final rule (2024): PFOA/PFOS MCL = 4.0 ppt
Population served 1,035 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 (EPA proposed extending to 2031, not yet final as of May 2026)
Nitrate (as N) 10 mg/L Acute health risk for infants

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marvell Waterworks water safe to drink?
Marvell Waterworks (PWS ID: AR0000421) has 85 recorded violations in the EPA SDWIS database. No PFAS contamination was detected in UCMR5 testing. This system serves 1,035 people using Groundwater sources.
How many people does Marvell Waterworks serve?
Marvell Waterworks serves 1,035 people in Marvell, Arkansas. It is a Local-owned system using Groundwater water sources with 414 service connections.
What type of violations does Marvell Waterworks have?
Marvell Waterworks has 85 total violations: 20 health-based violations (MCL exceedances or treatment failures), 28 monitoring/reporting violations, and 15 treatment technique violations. Health-based violations indicate contaminant levels exceeded EPA safe limits.
Has PFAS been detected in Marvell Waterworks water?
No. Marvell Waterworks was tested for PFAS under the EPA's UCMR5 monitoring program and no PFAS contamination was detected.
What water source does Marvell Waterworks use?
Marvell 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.
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.
Data sourced from EPA SDWIS and UCMR5 PFAS monitoring data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainWater Editorial

Every figure on PlainWater is rendered directly from EPA SDWIS drinking-water data, no number is typed in by an editor. This system's figures are rendered directly from EPA SDWIS data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.