Water System Report AR

Quitman Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000105 · 1,400 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Although compliance varies widely among water utilities nationally, Quitman Waterworks stands out with zero EPA violations over five consecutive monitoring years, delivering safe tap water to 1,400 residents and showing no enforcement activity across the entire reporting span.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
1,400
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$50,991
Median Household Income
9,131
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
73th
Energy Burden Percentile
39%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Quitman Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $50,991 and an estimated 9,131 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?

Surface Water

Quitman Waterworks'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Cleburne County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

29 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
41 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 41% 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 $1,500
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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

Quitman Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000105) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,400 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Quitman Waterworks (AR0000105) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quitman Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Quitman Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Quitman Waterworks serve?

Quitman Waterworks serves approximately 1,400 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Quitman Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
424
Unknown Material
326
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,400
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Quitman Waterworks safe to drink?
Quitman 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?
Quitman Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Quitman Waterworks serve?
Quitman Waterworks serves approximately 1,400 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Quitman Waterworks's water source?
Quitman Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Quitman Waterworks's service area?
The Quitman Waterworks service area has a median household income of $50,991. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Quitman Waterworks get its water?
Quitman Waterworks'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.
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