Health Violations Found AR 26 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Mammoth Spring Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000206 · 1,777 people served · 3 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Mammoth Spring Waterworks currently shows 109 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 1,777.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

D · 45
Avg Safety Score
1,777
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
130
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk · Moderate
6
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2024) to 10 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mammoth Spring Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade D

Service Area Demographics

$40,724
Median Household Income
6,910
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
83th
Poverty Percentile
83th
Energy Burden Percentile
45%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Mammoth Spring Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $40,724 and an estimated 6,910 residents across its service area. Approximately 45% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Mammoth Spring Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Fulton County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Mammoth Spring Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Chlorine residual 25 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 57 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Contaminant 0700 at 29 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 17 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorine residual at 25 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level). Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $5,410

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$10,205
10 years
$20,410
20 years
$40,820

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $20,410 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

MAMMOTH SPRING WATERWORKS (EPA ID: AR0000206) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,777 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: D (45/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

26 health-based violations recorded in the past 5 years. 109 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
July 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
July 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
June 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved
May 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Unresolved
April 1, 2025 Contaminant 0700 Monitoring Unresolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 57 Yes
Contaminant 0700 Other Violation 29 Yes
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 25 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 17 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Mammoth Spring Waterworks (AR0000206) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mammoth Spring Waterworks water safe to drink?

Mammoth Spring Waterworks has recorded 26 health-based violations in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Mammoth Spring Waterworks serve?

Mammoth Spring Waterworks serves approximately 1,777 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Mammoth Spring Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
870-625-3518
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Address
160 N. 1st St., Mammoth Spring, AR

Contact information from Mammoth Spring Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Mammoth Spring Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Mammoth Spring Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report:
The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Mammoth Spring Waterworks. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a high susceptibility to contamination. You may request a summary of the Source Water Vulnerability Assessment from our office.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Sewage treatment plantsSeptic systemsLivestock operationsWildlifeUrban stormwater runoffWastewater dischargesOil and gas productionMiningFarming

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Mammoth Spring Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead service line replacement plan from Mammoth Spring Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report:
♦ As part of our ongoing efforts to comply with federal regulations, we have developed a service line inventory to identify potential lead service lines within our system. A copy of the inventory is available from our office upon request.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
362
Unknown Material
368
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2000-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,777
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Mammoth Spring Waterworks safe to drink?
Mammoth Spring Waterworks has a D safety grade based on 130 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
What contaminants are in Mammoth Spring Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Contaminant 0700, Lead and Copper Rule, Chlorine residual. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Mammoth Spring Waterworks serve?
Mammoth Spring Waterworks serves approximately 1,777 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Mammoth Spring Waterworks's water source?
Mammoth Spring Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Mammoth Spring Waterworks's service area?
The Mammoth Spring Waterworks service area has a median household income of $40,724. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Mammoth Spring Waterworks get its water?
Mammoth Spring Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Mammoth Spring Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000206) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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