Water System Report AR

Bradley Company Rural Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000054 · 1,163 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Bradley Company Rural Water Association stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,163 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

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

1,163
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$112K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bradley Company Rural Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,573
Median Household Income
11,142
Service Area Population
87%
Disadvantaged Population
63th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bradley Company Rural Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $36,573 and an estimated 11,142 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 87% 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

Bradley Company Rural Water Association'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
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Bradley 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

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 70% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Emerson Waterworks
1,145 people
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0 violations
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Omaha Waterworks
1,188 people
B 0 violations
A 0 violations

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.

System Overview

Bradley Company Rural Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000054) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,163 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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.

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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 Bradley Company Rural Water Association (AR0000054) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradley Company Rural Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Bradley Company Rural Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Bradley Company Rural Water Association serve?

Bradley Company Rural Water Association serves approximately 1,163 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Bradley Company Rural Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
29

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
257
Unknown Material
325
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2006-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 1,163
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bradley Company Rural Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bradley Company Rural Water Association serve?
Bradley Company Rural Water Association serves approximately 1,163 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bradley Company Rural Water Association's water source?
Bradley Company Rural Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bradley Company Rural Water Association's service area?
The Bradley Company Rural Water Association service area has a median household income of $36,573. EPA EJScreen data classifies 87% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bradley Company Rural Water Association get its water?
Bradley Company Rural Water Association'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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