Water System Report AR

Lake City Waterworks

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Lake City Waterworks (AR0000122): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Lake City Waterworks has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 2,186.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,186
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$163K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,668
Median Household Income
78,245
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Lake City Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $55,668 and an estimated 78,245 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 59% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Lake City Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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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

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
PFAS Treatment $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

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 $1,600 (one-time) vs. $330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended 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

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

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 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?
Lake City Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
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.
What is the demographic profile of Lake City Waterworks's service area?
The Lake City Waterworks service area has a median household income of $55,668. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Lake City Waterworks get its water?
Lake City Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

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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