Magnolia Utilities

Water Source and Storage

P. O. Box 429
Magnolia, AR 71754
870-234-2022
Fax: 870-235-5690

Water Source and Storage

Magnolia Utilities is very fortunate to have a dual water source. We have Lake Columbia as our primary surface water source and 4 water wells in the Sparta Aquifer.

Lake Columbia

Lake Columbia is a 3,000 acre multi-use impoundment that is the surface water supply for Magnolia Utilities. Lake Columbia is located about 9 miles west of Magnolia.

Surface Water Treatment Plant

The Sterling Lacy Water Purification Plant processes water from Lake Columbia. The water plant has a 5 million gallon per day capacity. There are two 1 million gallon potable water storage tanks located at the plant.

#8 Well

Well #8 is located east of Magnolia and has a pumping capacity of 660 gallons per minute.

#3 Pump Station - #10 Well

#3 Pump Station is located east of Magnolia and has a pump capacity of 2,150 gallons per minute. This pump station is supplied by three wells, one of which, #10 Well is located on site. #10 Well has a pumping capacity of 550 gallons per minute. There is also a 750,000 gallon potable water storage tank on site.

#11 Well

Well #11 is located east of Magnolia and has a pumping capacity of 750 gallons per minute.

#12 Well

Well #12 is located east of Magnolia and has a pumping capacity of 750 gallons per minute.

Joy Street Water Tank

Joy Street Water Tank has a capacity of 500,000 gallons.

Sanders Street Water Tank

Sanders Street Water Tank has a capacity of 500,000 gallons.

Highway 79 Water Tank

Highway 79 Water Tank has a capacity of 1,000,000 gallons.

SAU Water Tank

SAU Water Tank has a capacity of 500,000 gallons.