Water System Report AR

Gurdon Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000087 · 2,988 people served · 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Gurdon Waterworks (AR0000087): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Gurdon Waterworks, 2,988 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A · 97
Avg Safety Score
2,988
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.0112 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$116K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$50,690
Median Household Income
4,077
Service Area Population
20%
Disadvantaged Population
50th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Gurdon Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $50,690 and an estimated 4,077 residents across its service area. Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Gurdon 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Gurdon Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000087) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,988 people from groundwater sources.

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

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (97/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 2 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0112 mg/L No N/A

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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Gurdon Waterworks (AR0000087) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gurdon Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

Gurdon Waterworks serves approximately 2,988 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Gurdon Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Gurdon Waterworks safe to drink?
Gurdon Waterworks earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Gurdon Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Gurdon Waterworks serve?
Gurdon Waterworks serves approximately 2,988 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Gurdon Waterworks's water source?
Gurdon Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Gurdon Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0112 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Gurdon Waterworks's service area?
The Gurdon Waterworks service area has a median household income of $50,690. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Gurdon Waterworks get its water?
Gurdon 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Gurdon Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000087/
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