Public water system · MO5203234
ActiveThe Ark
Transient non-community water system in Barry County, Texas, drawing primarily on groundwater.
Dataset updated . Source: EPA SDWIS/ECHO public records.
Population served
280
Service connections
2
Primary source
GW
Groundwater
System type
TNCWS
Transient non-community water system
System record
Violations & enforcement
| Began | Violation | Contaminant or rule | Health-based | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
| 2025-10-01 | Public notice, recordkeeping or otherPublic Notification Violation for NPDWR Violation · code 75 | Public Noticecode 7500 | No | Unaddressed |
| 2024-08-01 | MonitoringMonitoring, Routine (RTCR) · code 3A | Revised Total Coliform Rulecode 8000 | No | Resolved |
All 3 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.
The Ark: frequently asked questions
Is The Ark's water safe to drink?
The Ark is an active transient non-community water system regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, overseen by the MO state drinking water program. EPA's SDWA data records violations for this system — the most recent are listed on this page; consult EPA ECHO or your annual Consumer Confidence Report for its current compliance status.
Who runs The Ark?
The Ark (PWSID MO5203234) is a private-owned transient non-community water system, regulated by the MO state drinking water program.
How many people does The Ark serve?
The Ark reports serving 280 people through 2 service connections in Barry County, Texas.
Where does The Ark get its water?
EPA SDWIS lists this system's primary water source as groundwater.
Working with water-system records? Pro adds alerts, change history and CSV export ($49/mo); Enterprise adds full national files, the API and an MCP server for AI tools.