Water System Report AR

Walker Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000116 · 1,182 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Throughout five consecutive years of federal water monitoring, Walker Water Association recorded zero violations — solid performance for a utility serving 1,182 people.

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

1,182
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2021) to 3 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$45,714
Median Household Income
19,089
Service Area Population
85%
Disadvantaged Population
72th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
56%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Walker Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $45,714 and an estimated 19,089 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.

Environmental Justice Note: 85% 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

Walker Water Association'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
80th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
23th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Columbia County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $800
Water Filtration $100
Total Estimated Cost $900

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

Walker Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000116) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,182 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 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 Walker Water Association (AR0000116) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walker Water Association water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Walker Water Association serve?

Walker Water Association serves approximately 1,182 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Walker Water Association 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
452
Unknown Material
38
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 2000-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,182
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

Should I use a water filter?
Walker Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Walker Water Association serve?
Walker Water Association serves approximately 1,182 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Walker Water Association's water source?
Walker Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Walker Water Association's service area?
The Walker Water Association service area has a median household income of $45,714. EPA EJScreen data classifies 85% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Walker Water Association get its water?
Walker Water Association'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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