Historical Compliance Records AR

Garfield Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000047 ยท 758 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Garfield Waterworks (AR0000047): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Water monitoring history for Garfield Waterworks includes 1 violation, each addressed and closed - the system holds no active EPA enforcement today for its 758 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

758
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$237K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Garfield Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,548
Median Household Income
5,493
Service Area Population
27%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
20th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Garfield Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $68,548 and an estimated 5,493 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Garfield Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

30 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
40 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 43% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Garfield Waterworks compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $2,500
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $2,900

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 $2,900 (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

Garfield Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000047) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 758 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72732 in Garfield.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 1, 2023 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

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.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Garfield Waterworks (AR0000047) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garfield Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Garfield Waterworks; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Garfield Waterworks serve?

Garfield Waterworks serves approximately 758 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Garfield Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Garfield Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include 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 1 contaminant 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 Garfield Waterworks serve?
Garfield Waterworks serves approximately 758 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Garfield Waterworks's water source?
Garfield Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Garfield Waterworks's service area?
The Garfield Waterworks service area has a median household income of $68,548. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Garfield Waterworks get its water?
Garfield Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Garfield Waterworks (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000047/
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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

Garfield Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000047) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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