Water System Report AR

Heber Springs Water System

EPA ID: AR0000104 ยท 14,015 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Heber Springs Water System (AR0000104): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Water monitoring history at Heber Springs Water System shows a clean slate - EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 14,015 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS

14,015
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Heber Springs Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,832
Median Household Income
15,769
Service Area Population
67%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
75th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Heber Springs Water System serves a community with a median household income of $57,832 and an estimated 15,769 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 67% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Heber Springs Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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 $1,200
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.

System Overview

Heber Springs Water System (EPA ID: AR0000104) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 14,015 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

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
0.001 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 Heber Springs Water System (AR0000104) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heber Springs Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Heber Springs Water System 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 Heber Springs Water System serve?

Heber Springs Water System serves approximately 14,015 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Heber Springs Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Heber Springs Water System meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Heber Springs Water System serve?
Heber Springs Water System serves approximately 14,015 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Heber Springs Water System's water source?
Heber Springs Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Heber Springs Water System's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Heber Springs Water System's service area?
The Heber Springs Water System service area has a median household income of $57,832. EPA EJScreen data classifies 67% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Heber Springs Water System get its water?
Heber Springs Water System's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Heber Springs Water System, AR: Serves 14K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000104/
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