Rohwer, AR Water Safety: 87/100 (2026)
1 ZIP code · 1 water system · Updated 2026-06-03
Across Rohwer, EPA monitoring data shows low violation rates and healthy safety margins — a pattern that places the city well above AR's average for drinking water compliance across recent reporting cycles.
How Rohwer Compares
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03
What You Should Know About Rohwer Water
- Estimated remediation: $2,500 per household.
- CDC health risk index: 18.81 — above typical levels.
Who Supplies Your Water in Rohwer
With one provider handling most of Rohwer's residential supply in AR, water service accountability is concentrated in a single utility among the 1 system on record.
Overview
We track water quality and home safety data for 1 ZIP code in Rohwer, Arkansas (population ~15), covering 1 community water system serving approximately 563 people region-wide.
No EPA violations recorded across any ZIP codes in Rohwer — an excellent indicator of water quality.
Home Safety Score
Average Home Safety Score for Rohwer: A (87/100)
The score combines three factors:
| Factor | What It Measures |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | EPA violations and compliance history |
| Lead Levels | 90th percentile lead concentration vs EPA action level |
| Radon Risk | EPA radon zone classification |
Water Sources
Rohwer water systems draw from: Groundwater.
Lead & Copper
- Lead data: not yet available for Rohwer
- 0 ZIP codes exceed the EPA lead action level
Radon Risk
Dominant radon zone: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
Areas with No Violations
| ZIP Code | Safety Score | System | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71666 | A | Kelso-rohwer Water Association | 563 |
All ZIP Codes in Rohwer
- 71666 [A]
Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- Lead/copper: EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data
- Radon: EPA Map of Radon Zones
Updated daily.
Health Outcomes in Rohwer
Source: CDC PLACES (County-level estimates). Water contamination can correlate with respiratory and chronic health conditions.
Compared to National Average
Vertical line = national average. ■ Above national · ■ Below national
Flood & Climate Risk in Rohwer
Although Rohwer's flood history doesn't reach high-severity thresholds, NFIP data documents 1 claim and FEMA maps place 100% of ZIP codes in designated flood zones — a combined profile that makes flood-related water quality considerations a reasonable planning baseline.
Rohwer has a moderate flood history with 1 FEMA claims averaging $67,815 per payout. 100% of ZIP codes fall within FEMA flood zones. Flood events can contaminate drinking water and overwhelm treatment systems.
How flooding affects water quality: Flood events can introduce sewage, agricultural runoff, and industrial chemicals into water supplies. Even after floodwaters recede, contamination can persist in wells and aging infrastructure. Flood damage can add significantly to the estimated <strong>$2,500</strong> remediation cost per household.
Residents in flood-prone areas should consider flood insurance even outside FEMA zones — over 25% of flood claims come from low-to-moderate risk areas. After any flood event, test your water before drinking.
Source: FEMA National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims data, FEMA flood zone designations.
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