Current Noncompliance AR

Plumerville Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000121 ยท 1,440 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Plumerville Waterworks (AR0000121): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Plumerville Waterworks has 1 EPA violation listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 1,440 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,440
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
3
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,795
Median Household Income
13,734
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
83%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
57%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Plumerville Waterworks have a median household income of $50,795 and about 13,734 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 57% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Plumerville 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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,433 people
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Caraway Waterworks
1,432 people
0 violations
22 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Plumerville Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000121) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,440 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2023 Chlorine Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform 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 Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Chlorine Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (2002-12-31).

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Plumerville Waterworks (AR0000121) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plumerville Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Plumerville Waterworks serve?

Plumerville Waterworks serves approximately 1,440 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Plumerville Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Plumerville Waterworks serve? ▼
Plumerville Waterworks serves approximately 1,440 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Plumerville Waterworks's water source? ▼
Plumerville Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Plumerville Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Plumerville Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Plumerville Waterworks have a median household income of $50,795 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 83% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Plumerville Waterworks get its water? ▼
Plumerville 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Plumerville Waterworks (AR): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000121/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Plumerville Waterworks (AR): 3 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000121/}
}

What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Plumerville Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000121) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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