Dermott Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000082 · 2,604 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dermott Waterworks (AR0000082): 10 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Dermott Waterworks has 10 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 2,604 people fall within its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dermott Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Dermott Waterworks have a median household income of $32,049 and about 3,313 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 75% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Dermott 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Dermott Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000082) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,604 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71638 in Dermott.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 8 resolved, 0 archived, 8 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 30, 2026 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 30, 2026 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 8 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 6 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 2 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 mg/L (2010-12-31).
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.
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.
- 71638 - Dermott
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Dermott Waterworks (AR0000082) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermott Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Dermott Waterworks. 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 Dermott Waterworks serve?
Dermott Waterworks serves approximately 2,604 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Dermott Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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