Jonesboro Water System
EPA ID: AR0000124 · 81,888 people served · 9 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jonesboro Water System (AR0000124): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Jonesboro Water System has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 81,888 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jonesboro Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jonesboro Water System serves a community with a median household income of $57,284 and an estimated 131,485 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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?
Jonesboro Water System'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.
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
Jonesboro Water System (EPA ID: AR0000124) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 81,888 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 8 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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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.
- 72401 - Jonesboro
- 72404 - Jonesboro
- 72411 - Bay
- 72416 - Bono
- 72417 - Brookland
- 72421 - Cash
- 72437 - Lake City
- 72450 - Paragould
- 72467 - State University
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Jonesboro Water System (AR0000124) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jonesboro Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Jonesboro Water System 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 Jonesboro Water System serve?
Jonesboro Water System serves approximately 81,888 people across 9 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Jonesboro Water System get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean
This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.
Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.
Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →
How Water Systems Appear in Rankings
Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jonesboro Water System, AR: Serves 82K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000124/
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