Water System Report AR

Bergman Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000060 · 3,285 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bergman Waterworks (AR0000060): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA records available for it, Bergman Waterworks shows no violations; the system serves about 3,285 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,285
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-12-31)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential · Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$177K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,059
Median Household Income
35,755
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Bergman Waterworks have a median household income of $54,059 and about 35,755 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Bergman Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Marianna Waterworks
3,238 people
0 violations
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3 violations
Mount Ida Waterworks
3,218 people
20 violations
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Bergman Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000060) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,285 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 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

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2003-12-31).

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

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Bergman Waterworks (AR0000060) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bergman Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bergman Waterworks 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 Bergman Waterworks serve?

Bergman Waterworks serves approximately 3,285 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Bergman Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Bergman Waterworks; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Bergman Waterworks serve? ▼
Bergman Waterworks serves approximately 3,285 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Bergman Waterworks's water source? ▼
Bergman Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Bergman Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Bergman Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Bergman Waterworks have a median household income of $54,059 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 71% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bergman Waterworks get its water? ▼
Bergman Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Bergman Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000060/
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