BUFFALO ISLAND REG WATER DIST
Arkansas — Community Water System — PWSID: AR0000671
System Information
| PWSID | AR0000671 |
| System Name | BUFFALO ISLAND REG WATER DIST |
| System Type | Community Water System |
| Water Source | Surface Water Purchased |
| Activity Status | Active |
| Owner Type | Local |
| EPA Region | 06 |
| Serves School | No |
| Wholesaler | No |
| First Reported | Dec 27, 1982 |
| Last Reported | Nov 13, 2025 |
Location & Contact
| State | Arkansas |
| City | CARAWAY |
| ZIP Code | 72419 |
| Address | P.O. BOX 42 |
| Organization | SANDERS, LAYNE |
| Phone | 870-486-2313 |
Population & Service
| Population Served | 3,055 |
| Service Connections | 1,160 |
Drinking Water Violations (18)
This water system has 18 violations recorded in the EPA SDWIS database.
| Begin Date | End Date | Contaminant | Category | Health-Based | Major | Measured | Federal MCL | State MCL | Status | Return to Compliance | Rule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2012 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Aug 28, 2012 | Ground Water Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Aug 28, 2012 | Ground Water Rule |
| Feb 1, 2012 | — | E. COLI | MR | No | Yes | — | — | — | Resolved | Aug 28, 2012 | Ground Water Rule |
| Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jan 1, 2005 | Mar 31, 2005 | Chlorine | MR | No | No | — | 4.0 mg/L | — | Resolved | Mar 31, 2005 | Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule |
| Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 31, 1999 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jul 31, 1999 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jun 30, 1999 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jun 1, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 | Coliform (TCR) | MCL | Yes | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jun 30, 1999 | Total Coliform Rule |
| May 1, 1999 | May 31, 1999 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | May 31, 1999 | Total Coliform Rule |
| May 1, 1999 | May 31, 1999 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | May 31, 1999 | Total Coliform Rule |
| May 1, 1999 | May 31, 1999 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | May 31, 1999 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | Other | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
| Jul 1, 1991 | Jul 31, 1991 | Coliform (TCR) | MR | No | No | — | 5% of samples | — | Archived | Jul 31, 1991 | Total Coliform Rule |
About This Water System
Public water system data comes from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). Systems with violations must notify customers. Contact your water utility for the latest annual water quality report.