Public water system · AR0000156
ActiveWest Memphis Waterworks
At a glance
West Memphis Waterworks (PWSID AR0000156) is an active community water system in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It reports serving 24,419 people through 9,465 service connections. Its primary water source is groundwater, and EPA lists it as owned by a local government. Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2015.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
24,419
Service connections
9,465
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
CWS
Community water system
System record
How does West Memphis Waterworks compare with other water systems in Crittenden County?
By EPA's size categories, West Memphis Waterworks is a large system (10,001 to 100,000 people). Crittenden County has 12 active public water systems, and West Memphis Waterworks is the largest of them by population served. Its population served is about 6.2 times the county average of 3,910 people per system, and accounts for 52% of the 46,921 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 West Memphis Waterworks is about 3.6 times 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. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers. 461 Arkansas systems (54%) list groundwater as their primary source.
Who owns and regulates West Memphis Waterworks?
EPA lists West Memphis Waterworks 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. 12 of the 12 active systems in Crittenden County (100%) are also owned by a local government.
Does West Memphis Waterworks have drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2015. The violations listed here began between April 2004 and August 2015. By type: 8 contaminant level above the legal limit and 4 monitoring and reporting. The contaminant or rule involved most often is Total coliform bacteria (TCR) (10 of them). EPA lists 12 as resolved. 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.
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2014-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-08-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2012-01-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Routine Minor (TCR) · code 24 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-10-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) · code 25 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | No | Resolved |
| 2007-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2005-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-10-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-09-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-05-01 | Contaminant level above the legal limitMaximum Contaminant Level Violation, Monthly (TCR) · code 22 | Total coliform bacteria (TCR)code 3100 | Yes | Resolved |
| 2004-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
| 2004-04-01 | Monitoring and reportingMonitoring and Reporting (DBP) · code 27 | Chlorinecode 0999 | No | Resolved |
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.
West Memphis Waterworks: frequently asked questions
Who runs West Memphis Waterworks?
West Memphis Waterworks (PWSID AR0000156) is a community water system owned by a local government. It is regulated by the AR state drinking water program.
How many people does West Memphis Waterworks serve?
West Memphis Waterworks reports serving 24,419 people through 9,465 service connections in Crittenden County, Arkansas.
Where does West Memphis Waterworks get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater. Groundwater means the system draws its water from wells or springs fed by underground aquifers.
Does West Memphis Waterworks have any drinking water violations?
Of the 12 most recent violations in EPA's records, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2015. 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 West Memphis Waterworks' 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, 8 are health-based, and the most recent began in August 2015. For current results, consult the system's annual water quality report, EPA ECHO, or the AR state drinking water program.
Where can I find West Memphis Waterworks' water quality report?
As a community water system, West Memphis Waterworks 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 Crittenden County
| Water system | County | Population served | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Waterworks | Crittenden | 13,032 | Community | Groundwater |
| Crawfordsville Waterworks | Crittenden | 2,103 | Community | Groundwater |
| Midway Water Association | Crittenden | 1,899 | Community | Groundwater |
| Earle Waterworks | Crittenden | 1,659 | Community | Groundwater |
| Clarkedale-Jericho Water Assoc | Crittenden | 925 | Community | Purchased groundwater |
| Sunset Water Association | Crittenden | 710 | Community | Purchased 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, “West Memphis Waterworks, PWSID AR0000156, Arkansas”, https://aquacensus.com/water-systems/arkansas/west-memphis-waterworks-ar0000156 (data as of October 1, 2026).