Public water system · AR0000249
ActiveCushman Water System
At a glance
Cushman Water System (PWSID AR0000249) is an active community water system in Independence County, Arkansas. It reports serving 1,423 people through 568 service connections. Its primary water source is surface water, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2024.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
1,423
Service connections
568
Primary source
SW
Surface water
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does Cushman Water System compare with other water systems in Independence County?
By EPA's size categories, Cushman Water System is a small system (501 to 3,300 people). Independence County has 13 active public water systems. Its population served is about 59% below the county average of 3,464 people per system, and accounts for 3.2% of the 45,036 people reported by systems filed under the county. Across Arkansas, the 853 active systems average 3,592 people each. Nationally, the average active community water system reports serving 6,703 people, so Cushman Water System is well below that figure.
What does “community water system” mean?
A community water system serves at least 15 connections used by year-round residents, or regularly serves at least 25 year-round residents. Homes, apartments and mobile-home parks are served by these. Arkansas has 660 active community water systems, 77% of the state's 853 active systems. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs. 75 Arkansas systems (8.8%) list surface water as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates Cushman Water System?
EPA lists Cushman Water System as owned by a local government. The AR state drinking water program is its primacy agency, the regulator with primary enforcement responsibility for the system under the Safe Drinking Water Act. 13 of the 13 active systems in Independence County (100%) are also owned by a local government.
Does Cushman Water System have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2024. The violations listed here began between July 1995 and March 2024. By type: 5 monitoring and reporting, 4 public notice, recordkeeping or other, 2 required treatment not met and 1 contaminant level above the legal limit. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (5 of them). EPA lists 8 as resolved and 4 as archived. Resolved means at least one resolving action is on record: the system returned to compliance, the rule no longer applies, or no further action was needed. Archived means the violation was not marked resolved but is more than five years past the end of the noncompliance period, so it no longer counts toward current compliance status.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Resolved |
| 2023-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2013-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-12-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2009-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherConsumer Confidence Report Complete Failure to Report · code 71 | Consumer Confidence Rulecode 7000 | No | Resolved |
| 2008-08-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 1997-06-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, Public · code 06 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | No | Archived |
| 1996-11-05 | Required treatment not metOCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation · code 57 | Lead and Copper Rulecode 5000 | Yes | Resolved |
| 1995-07-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Archived |
| 1995-07-01 | Required treatment not metTreatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) · code 41 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | Yes | Archived |
| 1995-07-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherNotification, Public · code 06 | Surface Water Treatment Rulecode 0200 | No | Archived |
The 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, newest first.Labels and codes come from EPA's SDWIS reference tables. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found. "Health-based" marks violations of a legal limit or required treatment.
Cushman Water System: frequently asked questions
Who runs Cushman Water System?
Cushman Water System (PWSID AR0000249) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the AR state drinking water program.
How many people does Cushman Water System serve?
Cushman Water System reports serving 1,423 people through 568 service connections in Independence County, Arkansas.
Where does Cushman Water System get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as surface water. Surface water means the system draws its water from rivers, lakes, streams or reservoirs.
Does Cushman Water System have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2024. A monitoring or reporting violation means a required test or report was missed or late; it does not by itself mean a contaminant was found.
Is Cushman Water System's water safe to drink?
AquaCensus shows EPA compliance records, not current water test results, so it cannot say whether the water is safe at a given moment. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 3 are health-based, and the most recent began in March 2024. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the AR state drinking water program.
Where can I find Cushman Water System's water quality report?
As a community water system, Cushman Water System must deliver an annual water quality report, called a Consumer Confidence Report, to its customers by July 1 each year, covering the previous calendar year. The system can provide a copy on request.
Other water systems in Independence County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville Water Utilities | Independence | 15,621 | Community | Surface water |
| Southside Pub Water Authority | Independence | 9,108 | Community | Surface water |
| Rock Moore Water Authority | Independence | 3,462 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pfeiffer Water Authority | Independence | 3,343 | Community | Purchased surface water |
| Cave City Waterworks | Independence + 1 more | 3,045 | Community | Groundwater |
| Grange-Calamine Water Assoc | Independence + 1 more | 3,015 | Community | Groundwater |
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About this data
Source: U.S. EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and SDWA violation records, via EPA ECHO, as published October 1, 2026 — AquaCensus refreshes it quarterly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: AquaCensus, “Cushman Water System, PWSID AR0000249, Arkansas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/arkansas/cushman-water-system-ar0000249 (data as of October 1, 2026).