North Crossett Utilities
EPA ID: AR0000022 · 3,222 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Water monitoring history at North Crossett Utilities shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 3,222 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for North Crossett Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The North Crossett Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $43,488 and an estimated 17,051 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?
North Crossett Utilities'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.
About 2% of homes in Ashley 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
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
North Crossett Utilities (EPA ID: AR0000022) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,222 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 North Crossett Utilities (AR0000022) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Crossett Utilities water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, North Crossett Utilities has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does North Crossett Utilities serve?
North Crossett Utilities serves approximately 3,222 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does North Crossett Utilities get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.