Important information about the sources and quality of your drinking water results of tests that caw and regulatory agencies conducted to make sure your drinking water is safe for consumption information on the steps that central arkansas water is taking to protect your drinking water. University of arkansas cooperative extension service geospatial technologies. Wateruse trends in arkansas from 1965 to 2010 and sources of groundwater withdrawals also are described. In accordance with agency rules, state, and federal law, the. During 2005, total withdrawals from groundwater and surfacewater sources in arkansas were 11,455 mgald table 1, most wateruse values listed in discussions in rest of report. Since 1931 the common goal of the members of the arkansas water works and water environment association has been to provide clean water. As the local water supplier, central arkansas water caw governs and manages the two lakes. Irrigation well in northeastern arkansas photograph by ralf montanus, u. The need for a reliable source of water in northern arkansas has been intensified in recent years by rapid growth in. Central arkansas water receives its supply from two surface water sources, lake maumelle in pulaski county and lake.
Riparian landowners may use water on the property, but. Ensuring that water produced and distributed by a public water system is safe to drink. Sources of water other than the quaternary aquifer, where the ground water is. Source water protection arkansas department of health. Congress amended the clean water act cwa in 1987 to establish the section 319 nonpoint source management program because it recognized the need for greater federal leadership to help focus state and local nonpoint source efforts. The arkansas water plan awp is the states policy for longterm water management. Under natural conditions water supplies are adequate for general agricultural production. Arkansas natural resources commission rules governing. It is epas draft goal that by the year 2005, 60% of the population served by community water systems will receive their water from systems with source water protection programs in place. This report contains information for 697 public watersupply systems in arkansas. This report determines the areal extent of saltwater intrusion into the alluvial aquifer in the vicinity of brinkley in northern monroe county, arkansas. What is an arkansas discovery farms program 1m pdf arkansas discovery farms program is privately owned farms that have volunteered to help with onfarm research regarding farmings impact on the environment.
Of the total withdrawn, about 69 percent 7,790 mgald was from groundwater. What is water quality fsa9528 university of arkansas. First, is to build on past accomplishments that resulted from the 1986 amendments, such as the wellhead protection program. By increasing application precision and reducing unneeded applications, water can be conserved and energy can be saved. About arkansas water resources center founded in 1964, the awrc engages with students by supporting student research and providing employment opportunities. The purpose in establishing the arkansas source water assessment. The university of arkansas water resources center also monitors water quality. In arkansas, water samples can be submitted to the arkansas water resources. Arkansas water plan arkansas natural resources commission. Poultry litter calculator arkansas association of conservation districts. The following data comes from epas toxic release inventory tri. This website will always display data from the current fiscal year which runs from july 1 through june 30 and is determined by the. This report describes the water quality of the arkansas river in southwest kansas and includes the chemical data for river water samples collected and analyzed for the upper arkansas river corridor study.
A higher than average solar exposure has recently begun to be taken advantage of in the state, with three solar photovoltaic generation. During 2005, the amount of water withdrawn from ground and surfacewater sources in arkansas was estimated to be 11,455 million gallons per day mgald. Water in arkansas is an important issue encompassing the conservation, protection, management, distribution and use of the water resource in the state. Ground water is the source of supply for 435 of these water systems, and. Arkansas water resources center technical reports arkansas. Community water systems obtain water from two sources. Center,water quality laboratory through local county extension offices. Fish communities were analyzed following usepas technical support manual. Continuation of water quality monitoring of the osage creek above the highway 112 bridge near cave springs, arkansas, marc nelson and luanna diffin. Sixteen aquifers in arkansas that currently serve or have served as sources of water supply are described with respect to existing groundwater protection and management programs, geology, hydrologic characteristics, water use, water levels, deductive analysis, projections of hydrologic conditions, and water quality. In 1974, congress passed the safe drinking water act, which required the u. The arkansas water resources center publishes a variety of publications including the annual report for the us geological survey 104b program, newsletters, annual summaries of awrc activities, msc and pub publications, and water data reports. The wateruse program in arkansas is a cooperative effort between the arkansas natural resources commission and the u. Provide sustainable sources of water for water supply in.
A conservative estimate for tourism revenue that directly benefited from. A systematic study to reduce trihalomethane precursors in little rock drinking water by combined alum coagulationpowdered activated carbon treatment, ali u. Maintaining water quality and preventing water pollution. Home compiles and shares water quality information and resources. Usgs water data for the nation site provides access to water data from over 1. Riparian land touches a lake, stream, river, or other watercourse. Each of the office of water qualitys four branches compliance, enforcement, permits, and water quality planning has different duties. Arkansas water resources center arkansas water resources center, a unit of the division of agriculture, was established by public law in 1964. Mar 18, 2020 one of our water sources for magnolia water is the beautiful lake columbia. The data are organized within the categories listed to the left. In 1982, epa gave arkansas the authority to administer the uic program, and deq became the primary enforcement authority to regulate class i, class iii, class iv, class v other than spent brine. Arkansas water resources center landsat linear trend analysis a tool for grondwater exploration in northern arkansas by h.
The arkansas water resources center publishes a variety of publications including the annual report for the us geological survey 104b program, newsletters, annual summaries of awrc activities, msc and pub publications, and waterdata reports. The university of arkansas water resources center also monitors water quality through the nonpoint source pollution program administered through the arkansas natural resources commission anrc. Home arkansas water resources center university of. Plus, agriculture takes up a whopping 41 percent of land in arkansas. Integrated water quality monitoring assessment report adeq. Because of the importance of high quality water to beef production,producers should do. This handy guide contains a wealth of information for people considering relocating to or retiring in arkansas, including the states costofliving, quality of life, real estate, communities, military and medical facilities, and more. Water for beef cattle fsa3021 university of arkansas. One of our water sources for magnolia water is the beautiful lake columbia. By definition, any chloride concentration greater than 50 mgl is considered affected.
The arkansas river is contaminated with sediment and other pollutants, mainly due to stormwater runoff. How to start homesteading in arkansas hello homestead. Epa drinking water treatment pdf 237 kb epa protecting drinking water sources pdf 5 kb request for bank draft form pdf 184 kb request for water service new water tap pdf 141 kb. Due to the continuing concerns with covid19 and its spread throughout our area, central arkansas water has decided to close its customer service lobby to the public. Beaver lake bull shoals lake norfork lake lake dardanelle lake conway lake ouachita. The compliance branch performs compliance inspections at municipal wastewater treatment plants, construction sites. Arkansas natural resources commission rules governing the. During 2010, total withdrawals from groundwater and surfacewater sources in arkansas were 11,300 million gallons per day mgald. Nelson, wade cash, keith trost, and jennifer purtle. Arkansas water plan update water rights in arkansas fact sheet no.
Arkansas water resources center university of arkansas. Issue arkansas river water quality university of kansas. Beaver water district is the second largest drinking water facility in the state of arkansas. Arkansas was 14th among states in total revenue from farming as of 2010, but farming is a huge business there. Funding for the development of this website came from the environmental protection agency through 319 grants administered by the arkansas natural resources commission. Sources of salinity in arkansas river water entering. Lake winona, located in saline county in the foothills of the ouachita mountains, is a scenic 1. According to the arkansas farm bureau, its the single biggest source of revenue in the state.
Water quality of the arkansas river in southwest kansas by donald o. If a well is used as the primary water source,it should be properly graded and capped to prevent. Source water protection program, arkansas department of health. Discovery farm program arkansas agricultural experiment. The grants were initially awarded to the arkansas association of conservation districts, which collaborates with the university of arkansas division of agriculture cooperative extension service for. As the local water supplier, central arkansas water. Pub49b arkansas water resources center 112 ozark hall university of arkansas fayetteville, arkansas 72701. Geological survey, estimated water use in arkansas 2010. Lake columbia is a 3,000acre impoundment stretching for six miles along beech creek about six miles northwest of magnolia in south central arkansas. It was the safe drinking water act of 1974 that made the environmental protection agency responsible for establishing national drinking water regulations, overseeing the safety of public water systems and protecting underground water sources against contamination.
People use surface and ground water every day for a variety of purposes, including drinking, cooking, and basic hygiene, in addition to recreational, agricultural, and industrial activities. To assist us in this endeavor, we have been consulting with the water division of the united states geological survey, the arkansas water resources center and the centers for advanced spatial technologies both associated with the university of arkansas at fayetteville, and persons from epa region 6. The ags collects and disperses geologic data to its users. Arkansas contains a mixture of groundwater and surface water, with a variety of state and federal agencies responsible for the regulation of the water resource. Epa to establish a system of regulations for underground injection activities.
Arkansas groundwater quality in arkansas, ground water is the major source for public supply and rural selfsupplied systems. Arkansas water resources center 112 ozark hall university of arkansas fayetteville, arkansas 72701. When water is not available naturally at the time of necessity, from the knowledge of subsurface, underground water can be made available for use. The water data for the nation discrete sample data base is a compilation of over 4. Water samples are often analyzed for constituents such as dissolved oxygen, ph, ion composition, suspended solids. Read chapter 6 colorado front rangearkansas river valley.
Water quality of the arkansas river in southwest kansas. Usgs water resources home page for arkansas with links to detailed hydrologic studies and realtime and longterm data on streamflow, ground and surface water, water quality, water use, and rain with links to publications and research partners. Central arkansas water has two highquality and wellprotected raw water sources, lake winona and lake maumelle. The awp includes all previous updates to the plan and is a dynamic framework updated to meet our states changing needs.
Harvey administration building, 221 east capitol ave in little rock. Where can i find water quality standards in arkansas. But they all share the common goal of protecting and enhancing arkansass waterways. Mar 17, 2020 due to the continuing concerns with covid19 and its spread throughout our area, central arkansas water has decided to close its customer service lobby to the public. Arkansas ground water quality in arkansas, ground water is the major source for public supply and rural selfsupplied systems. Arkansas agricultural experiment station discovery farms. This water can be very conveniently used for various purposes with provision of suitable hydraulic structures. The usgs collects and analyzes chemical, physical, and biological properties of water, sediment and tissue samples from across the nation. Water quality standards in arkansas that are assigned to protect the designated uses of water bodies are also specified in state regulation 2.
The american west faces many challenges, but none is more importa. Water quality priority watersheds for mrbi fy2019 pdf tools. The awrc also operates a water quality laboratory where water samples are analyzed for. The extent and magnitude of saltwater in the alluvial aquifer were largely determined through the collection and analysis of aquifer waterquality data. It is a collaborative effort many people and agencies have helped to create and publish the information available at this site. Arkansas nutrient management planning tool university of arkansas division of agriculture cooperative extension service. The awp 2014 update is based on planning level projections arkansas water plan 2014 update summary arkansas is a state of distinct regions, from the low lying areas along the eastern and southern edges of the state to the mountains above the fall line that adorn the western edge. Depending on what county their farm is in, farmers need to register with the appropriate party. Consumer confidence reports, monitoring, notification, and approval requirements.
Water resources circular wrc15 arkansas geological survey. Arkansas river has no safe yield, impoundment or other sources of water may need to be developed to supply the needs of water users in the area. Maximum daily loads tmdls for impaired water bodies. The organization hosts an annual conference for those actively engaged in the design, management, operation and control of water works systems. Sources of water other than the quaternary aquifer, where the ground water is found, must be expanded or water must be transported from some outside source. Integrate federal water projects with state, county. On these farms, we are quantifying the benefits of conservation practices on soil and water quality.
Use the search to locate information for a specific employee, vendor or agency. This data consists of geologic maps, historical data concerning resources, various datasets, both paper and some electronicbased, concerning water, fossil fuel, and mineral resources of arkansas. Central arkansas water caw recreation study lake maumelle and lake winona provide a high quality and abundant supply of drinking water for approximately 400,000 customers in central arkansas. A survey of soils irrigated with arkansas river water, john t. These cities resell the water to their retail customers, as well as numerous cities and. Introduction more than 50 years ago, visionary community leaders got together to discuss the need for a longterm supply of clean, safe water for northwest arkansas.
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