Historical Compliance Records AR

Locust Bayou Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000102 ยท 531 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Locust Bayou Water Association (AR0000102): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Past issues aside, Locust Bayou Water Association cleared all 2 violations and is compliant today, supplying 531 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

531
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$81K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Locust Bayou Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$68,625
Median Household Income
3,495
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Locust Bayou Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $68,625 and an estimated 3,495 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Locust Bayou Water Association'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

55 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Locust Bayou Water Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report 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

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Locust Bayou Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000102) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 531 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 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 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
September 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2024 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 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.

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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 Locust Bayou Water Association (AR0000102) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Locust Bayou Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Locust Bayou Water Association; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Locust Bayou Water Association serve?

Locust Bayou Water Association serves approximately 531 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Locust Bayou Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Locust Bayou Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Locust Bayou Water Association serve?
Locust Bayou Water Association serves approximately 531 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Locust Bayou Water Association's water source?
Locust Bayou Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Locust Bayou Water Association's service area?
The Locust Bayou Water Association service area has a median household income of $68,625. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Locust Bayou Water Association get its water?
Locust Bayou Water Association'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

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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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Locust Bayou Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000102) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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