Water System Report AR

Hughes Community Water Assoc

EPA ID: AR0000011 · 2,195 people served · 7 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hughes Community Water Assoc (AR0000011): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. 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

2,195
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$91K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,115
Median Household Income
35,441
Service Area Population
93%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
81th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hughes Community Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $45,115 and an estimated 35,441 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 93% 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
27th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Accelerating Decay
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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 $1,400
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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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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?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hughes Community Water Assoc in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Hughes Community Water Assoc serve?

Hughes Community Water Assoc serves approximately 2,195 people across 7 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Hughes Community Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

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 7 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 $45,115. EPA EJScreen data classifies 93% 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hughes Community Water Assoc Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000011/
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