Historical Compliance Records AR 4 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Lake Chicot Water Supply Association

EPA ID: AR0000080 ยท 1,909 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake Chicot Water Supply Association (AR0000080): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Per the federal file, all 7 violations logged for Lake Chicot Water Supply Association carry a resolved status, and around 1,909 people get water from this system.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,909
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
7
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake Chicot Water Supply Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$44,085
Median Household Income
6,955
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake Chicot Water Supply Association have a median household income of $44,085 and about 6,955 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake Chicot Water Supply Association'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
10th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,885 people
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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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Lake Chicot Water Supply Association (EPA ID: AR0000080) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,909 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 7 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 4 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
October 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Archived
September 1, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2022 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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
TTHM MCL Violation 4 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.006 mg/L (2002-12-31).

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

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 Lake Chicot Water Supply Association (AR0000080) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake Chicot Water Supply Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Lake Chicot Water Supply Association; its 7 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Lake Chicot Water Supply Association serve?

Lake Chicot Water Supply Association serves approximately 1,909 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Lake Chicot Water Supply Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 7 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Lake Chicot Water Supply Association serve? ▼
Lake Chicot Water Supply Association serves approximately 1,909 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Lake Chicot Water Supply Association's water source? ▼
Lake Chicot Water Supply Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake Chicot Water Supply Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.006 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). 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 Lake Chicot Water Supply Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake Chicot Water Supply Association have a median household income of $44,085 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% 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 Lake Chicot Water Supply Association get its water? ▼
Lake Chicot Water Supply Association'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. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Lake Chicot Water Supply Association: 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000080/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-water-system-ar0000080,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Lake Chicot Water Supply Association: 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000080/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Lake Chicot Water Supply Association (EPA ID: AR0000080) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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