Health Violations Found

Columbus, AR (71831): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems

EPA data combined for 2 water systems mapped to this ZIP (largest mapped system: Nashville Rural Water Authority)

Health Violations Found

Health-based violation records by water system:

EPA records for the water systems mapped to 71831 in Columbus, AR contain 3 recorded violations for inclusive record years 2021 through 2026, all mapped systems combined; 3 are marked health-based.

Data source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SDWIS

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Safety Score N/A
Water Quality Issues 3 health-based violation records
Lead Risk Below action level 0.001 mg/L, 90th percentile, sample period ending 2025-12-31
NFIP Claim History N/A
Data confidence: High (direct measurement) Medium (sampled / sub-geography) Low (modeled / inferred) Methodology →

At a Glance

  • Water EPA records for water systems mapped to this ZIP show 3 health-based violations (since 2021).
  • Lead The reported 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L is below the EPA action level for water systems; EPA's health goal for lead is zero.
  • Radon EPA Zone 3 - county-level radon potential, not evidence of a low home result.
Contaminant Summary
Health Violations
3 violations 3 health-based
Report data assembled: Jul 27, 2026 EPA water-system identity: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record EPA violation history: more than two update cycles old Lead, copper and UCMR measurements: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record Consumer Confidence Report: source date or period is not present in ZipCheckup's accepted source record
2
Water Systems
7,291
People Served
3
Health Violations (since 2021)Median is 0
Surface water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Reported Lead ResultBelow the national median of system results
Zone 3
County Radon Potential · Low

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Score Breakdown

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Canonical components

EPA water compliance
88/100
Observed
PFAS MCL screen
Unknown
Evidence missing
EPA radon zone
100/100
Observed
Annual EPA AirData AQI
Unknown
Evidence missing

Required domains

Drinking water
Unknown
Indoor environment
100/100
Outdoor environment
Unknown

Coverage: 2 of 4 components and 1 of 3 domains observed.

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Safety & Health (6) CRITICAL

Your Water System

ZIP code 71831 in Columbus, Arkansas is mapped to the water system Nashville Rural Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000805). This system provides water to approximately 7,291 people from surface water sources.

There are 2 community water systems serving this area.

Water Systems Serving This Area

System Name EPA ID Population Source
Nashville Rural Water Authority AR0000805 7,291 Surface water
Mineral Springs Waterworks AR0000242 1,364 Groundwater

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Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Nashville Rural Water Authority (AR0000805) on EPA.gov.

4 of the top compounds applied across the surrounding county in USGS pesticide-use estimates appear on EPA drinking-water monitoring lists. See the agricultural pesticide-use section.

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Compliance History

2021 2022 1 2023 2 2024 2025
Health-based (MCL/TT) Other violations
Environmental Hazards (10) MODERATE
Home & Infrastructure (6) MODERATE
Cost & Community (7) OK

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the tap water in 71831 safe to drink?

EPA SDWIS records 3 violations since 2021 across the water systems mapped to ZIP 71831 (primary system: Nashville Rural Water Authority), including 3 health-based. The violation table above shows which system each record belongs to. ZipCheckup last updated this page in July 2026. The federal source release date is unavailable, so that month is not presented as source currency.

Where does 71831's water come from?

The recorded water source for Nashville Rural Water Authority, a system mapped to ZIP code 71831, is Surface water. This system serves approximately 7,291 people.

How can I get my water tested in Columbus?

If Nashville Rural Water Authority supplies your home, contact it for its Consumer Confidence Report; otherwise contact the water utility that serves your address, or hire a certified lab for independent home water testing. The EPA recommends annual testing if you use a private well.

Is lead a concern in 71831 tap water?

The Lead and Copper Rule record selected for 71831 reports a 90th-percentile lead result of 0.001 mg/L for a water system mapped to this ZIP (record date 2025-12-31). The EPA action level is 0.015 mg/L. This result is below the EPA action level; it does not show the lead level in each home.

What is the radon risk for 71831?

71831 is mapped to a county in EPA Radon Zone 3 (low county-level radon potential; EPA recommends testing every home), located in Howard County. EPA radon zones range from Zone 1 (highest county-level potential) to Zone 3 (lowest). Testing your home is recommended regardless of zone.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Columbus, AR (71831): 3 Health-Based Violations Recorded for Mapped Water Systems. https://zipcheckup.com/report/71831/
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Page version: October 2026.

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71825 Blevins, AR 14.3 mi N/A 14
71802 Hope, AR 15.1 mi N/A 0

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