Water System Report AR

Hughes Community Water Assoc

EPA ID: AR0000011 · 2,195 people served · 9 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Hughes Community Water Assoc has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 2,195 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

B · 80
Avg Safety Score
2,195
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$112K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 12 (2021) to 12 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hughes Community Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$48,683
Median Household Income
53,143
Service Area Population
89%
Disadvantaged Population
78th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hughes Community Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $48,683 and an estimated 53,143 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 89% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hughes Community Water Assoc's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
58th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Crittenden County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,588
Water Filtration $188
Total Estimated Cost $1,775

Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.

System Overview

HUGHES COMMUNITY WATER ASSOC (EPA ID: AR0000011) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,195 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: B (80/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by AR or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hughes Community Water Assoc (AR0000011) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hughes Community Water Assoc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Hughes Community Water Assoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Hughes Community Water Assoc serve?

Hughes Community Water Assoc serves approximately 2,195 people across 9 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Hughes Community Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
870-339-2094
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Contact information from Hughes Community Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
fluoride

Source: Hughes Community Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Hughes Community Water Association Consumer Confidence Report:
The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a low susceptibility to contamination.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Fluoridation
Added at low levels per state or local public-health policy for dental health.
fluoride

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

AgricultureUrban stormwater runoffIndustrial activities

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Hughes Community Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead service line replacement plan from Hughes Community Water Association Consumer Confidence Report:
We are currently developing a service line inventory to identify potential lead service lines within our system.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.

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Learn more about Lead and Copper Rule replacement requirements →

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring
    2023-09-08
    The storage tank is overdue for inspection. Potable water storage tanks are required to be inspected at intervals no greater than 5 years.

Violations record from Hughes Community Water Association Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Hughes Community Water Assoc safe to drink?
Hughes Community Water Assoc earns a B safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Hughes Community Water Assoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Hughes Community Water Assoc serve?
Hughes Community Water Assoc serves approximately 2,195 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Hughes Community Water Assoc's water source?
Hughes Community Water Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hughes Community Water Assoc's service area?
The Hughes Community Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $48,683. EPA EJScreen data classifies 89% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hughes Community Water Assoc get its water?
Hughes Community Water Assoc's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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