Oppelo Water Department
EPA ID: AR0000120 · 1,300 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Oppelo Water Department (AR0000120): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Oppelo Water Department sits well above the baseline - five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,300 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oppelo Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Oppelo Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $52,500 and an estimated 12,697 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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?
Oppelo Water Department'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Oppelo Water Department (EPA ID: AR0000120) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,300 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
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.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Oppelo Water Department (AR0000120) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oppelo Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Oppelo Water Department 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 Oppelo Water Department serve?
Oppelo Water Department serves approximately 1,300 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Oppelo Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oppelo Water Department Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000120/
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