Water System Report AR

Lake City Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000122 ยท 2,186 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Lake City Waterworks (AR0000122): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Lake City Waterworks for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 2,186 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,186
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2004-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Lake City Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$55,668
Median Household Income
78,245
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
59%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Lake City Waterworks have a median household income of $55,668 and about 78,245 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 59% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake City Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: Exposure to certain PFAS has been associated with some cancers and with immune and developmental effects; effects differ by compound. Many PFAS break down very slowly in the environment.
Recommended filter: An activated carbon filter certified under NSF/ANSI 53 or a reverse osmosis system certified under NSF/ANSI 58 for the PFAS listed in its certification. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

2 violations
0 violations
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Star City Waterworks
2,173 people
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Augusta Waterworks
2,228 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

PFAS Treatment
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $500 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Lake City Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000122) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,186 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.006 mg/L (2004-12-31).

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 Lake City Waterworks (AR0000122) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake City Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Lake City Waterworks 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 Lake City Waterworks serve?

Lake City Waterworks serves approximately 2,186 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Lake City Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Lake City Waterworks; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Lake City Waterworks serve? ▼
Lake City Waterworks serves approximately 2,186 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Lake City Waterworks's water source? ▼
Lake City Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Lake City Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.006 mg/L (sample period ending 2004-12-31). 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 Lake City Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Lake City Waterworks have a median household income of $55,668 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 59% 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 Lake City Waterworks get its water? ▼
Lake City Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. 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.). Lake City Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000122/
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