Okolona Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000089 · 562 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Okolona Waterworks (AR0000089): 3 violations on record since 2021. While 3 violations did appear in Okolona Waterworks's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 562 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Okolona Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Okolona 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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System Overview
Okolona Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000089) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 562 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71962 in Okolona.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| November 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| June 1, 2024 | 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 | 3 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 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.
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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.
- 71962 - Okolona
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Okolona Waterworks (AR0000089) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Okolona Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Okolona Waterworks; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Okolona Waterworks serve?
Okolona Waterworks serves approximately 562 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Okolona Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Okolona Waterworks (AR): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000089/
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