Public water system · AR0000172
ActivePickens Waterworks
Community water system in Desha County, Arkansas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
49
Service connections
30
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Addressed |
| 2025-10-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Addressed |
| 2025-10-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-10-01 | 12 | 0400 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2025-09-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Addressed |
| 2025-09-01 | 75 | 7500 | No | Addressed |
| 2025-09-01 | 12 | 0400 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2025-08-01 | 3A | 8000 | No | Archived |
| 2025-08-01 | 4B | 8000 | No | Addressed |
| 2025-08-01 | 12 | 0400 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 12 | 0400 | Yes | Addressed |
| 2025-07-01 | 71 | 7000 | No | Unaddressed |
Pickens Waterworks: frequently asked questions
Is Pickens Waterworks's water safe to drink?
Pickens Waterworks is an active community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the AR state drinking water program. EPA SDWA violation and enforcement records for this system are being added to AquaCensus from EPA ECHO; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs Pickens Waterworks?
Pickens Waterworks (PWSID AR0000172) is a local government-owned community water system, regulated by the AR state drinking water program.
How many people does Pickens Waterworks serve?
Pickens Waterworks reports serving 49 people through 30 service connections in Desha County, Arkansas.
Where does Pickens Waterworks get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Other water systems in Desha County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumas Waterworks | Desha | 6,338 | Community | Groundwater |
| Mc Gehee Waterworks | Desha | 3,849 | Community | Groundwater |
| Pendleton-Pea Ridge Water Assn | Desha | 845 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Kelso-Rohwer Water Association | Desha | 563 | Community | Groundwater |
| Arkansas City Waterworks | Desha | 376 | Community | Groundwater |
| Clearwater Paper Corporation | Desha | 339 | Non-transient non-community | Groundwater |