James Fork Regional Water District

We're pleased to present this year's Annual Municipal Water Quality Report. This document outlines the quality of water and services we provide to you daily. Our mission is to deliver safe, reliable municipal water, and we want you to understand the efforts we make to continuously improve our treatment process and protect our water resources.

Our Water Source: Municipal water sources include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. We purchase treated surface water from the Benton-Washington Regional Public Water Authority and the City of West Fork. Benton-Washington Regional's source is Beaver Lake. West Fork purchases water from Fayetteville, which uses treated surface water from Beaver Water District, also sourced from Beaver Lake.

Safety Assessment: The Arkansas Department of Health has completed Source Water Vulnerability Assessments for our suppliers. These assessments evaluate contamination potential and help develop safety plans. Based on these criteria, our water supply has been classified as having low susceptibility to contamination.

Potential Contaminants: As water travels over land or through ground, it can pick up substances from nature or human activity, including:

• Microbial contaminants (viruses, bacteria) from sewage plants, septic systems, agricultural operations, and wildlife
• Inorganic contaminants (salts, metals) occurring naturally or from urban runoff, wastewater discharge, oil/gas production, farming, or mining
• Pesticides and herbicides from agriculture, urban runoff, and residential use
• Organic chemical contaminants from industrial processes, petroleum production, gas stations, runoff, and septic systems
• Radioactive contaminants occurring naturally or resulting from oil/gas production and mining

EPA regulations limit contaminants in public water systems, while FDA establishes similar limits for bottled water to ensure public health protection.

Health Considerations: All municipal water may contain small amounts of contaminants, which doesn't necessarily indicate health risks. However, immunocompromised individuals (cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, organ transplant recipients, HIV/AIDS patients, elderly persons, and infants) may be particularly vulnerable and should consult healthcare providers about their water consumption.

Lead Information: Elevated lead levels can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in municipal water typically comes from service lines and home plumbing materials. While we provide high-quality water, we cannot control the materials used in plumbing components. To minimize potential lead exposure, flush your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking if it has been sitting for several hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What food options are available at Goodyear Ballpark?
   Goodyear Ballpark offers several vegan options including plant-based burgers, French fries, popcorn and jumbo pretzels (without cheese) at Queen City Grill, 1901 Charter Grille and Hanger 46. Custom taco salads are available at the Salsa Food Cart. Vegetarian choices include all vegan items plus cheese fries and nachos. Gluten-free options include French fries, apple snacks, frozen lemonade, and proteins prepared without buns or tortillas upon request.
2. How can I find the distance from my home to the nearest fire station?
   This information can be found on our Station Locations page, which provides address locations and map links. Using mapping tools like Google Maps or MapQuest will help calculate the exact distance for insurance purposes.
3. What is the ISO rating for properties in Goodyear?
   Goodyear's ISO rating is 3/3X. Class 3 applies to properties within 1,000 feet of a hydrant and within 5 miles of a fire station. Class 3X applies to properties between 5-10 miles from a fire station, regardless of hydrant proximity.
4. How far is my property from the nearest fire hydrant?
   In developed communities, fire hydrants are installed approximately every 400 feet, so most properties are within this distance. For undeveloped areas, contact Fire Administration at 623-932-2300 for assistance.
5. How do I schedule a fire inspection?
   For new construction inspections, visit the Development Services inspection website. For existing buildings, contact Fire Prevention at 623-882-7304.
6. How do I obtain a Knox Box application?
   Visit Fire Administration at 14455 W Van Buren Street, Suite E-102 in Goodyear to get a signed Knox Box application, or call 623-932-2300 to request one by mail.

For additional questions about fire safety, reports, or water quality, please contact our administrative offices during regular business hours.