Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

North Crossett Utilities

EPA ID: AR0000022 ยท 3,222 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for North Crossett Utilities (AR0000022): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Within the EPA compliance database, North Crossett Utilities shows 2 violations still pending resolution - a status that applies across the full service territory of approximately 3,222 people and reflects findings that have not yet cleared the federal enforcement process or received formal closure.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,222
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
2
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for North Crossett Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$43,488
Median Household Income
17,051
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
17 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 76% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How North Crossett Utilities compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

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3,218 people
20 violations
0 violations
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3,208 people
0 violations
Marianna Waterworks
3,238 people
0 violations
Fordyce Water Company
3,191 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,500
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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

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

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 29, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 29, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
November 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.003 mg/L No N/A

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

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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 North Crossett Utilities (AR0000022) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is North Crossett Utilities water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for North Crossett Utilities. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in North Crossett Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does North Crossett Utilities serve?
North Crossett Utilities serves approximately 3,222 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is North Crossett Utilities's water source?
North Crossett Utilities draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in North Crossett Utilities's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.003 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of North Crossett Utilities's service area?
The North Crossett Utilities service area has a median household income of $43,488. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does North Crossett Utilities get its water?
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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). North Crossett Utilities (AR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000022/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

North Crossett Utilities (EPA ID: AR0000022) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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