Dermott Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000082 · 2,604 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Dermott Waterworks (AR0000082): 10 unresolved EPA violations on record. With 10 unresolved EPA violations, Dermott Waterworks is currently out of full compliance - approximately 2,604 people in its service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Dermott Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Dermott Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $32,049 and an estimated 3,313 residents across its service area. Approximately 75% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Dermott Waterworks'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How Dermott Waterworks compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Lead and Copper Rule at 6 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
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 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 30, 2026 | Stage 2 DBP Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| November 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| October 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2025 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| August 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| April 1, 2024 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2023 | Consumer Confidence Report Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2022 | Lead and Copper Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2021 | 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 | 8 | No |
| Lead and Copper Rule | Treatment Failure | 6 | No |
| Stage 2 DBP Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | Yes |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Failure | 2 | 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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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.
- 71638 - Dermott
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record 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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