Water System Report AR

Caraway Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000127 ยท 1,432 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Caraway Waterworks (AR0000127): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Caraway Waterworks has logged zero violations - no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 1,432 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,432
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,895
Median Household Income
3,439
Service Area Population
59%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
68%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caraway Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $49,895 and an estimated 3,439 residents across its service area. Approximately 68% 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

Caraway 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.

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

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
19 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 73% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Winslow Waterworks
1,433 people
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Plumerville Waterworks
1,440 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Caraway Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000127) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,432 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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.

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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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Caraway Waterworks (AR0000127) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caraway Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

Caraway Waterworks serves approximately 1,432 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Caraway Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Caraway Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Caraway Waterworks serve?
Caraway Waterworks serves approximately 1,432 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Caraway Waterworks's water source?
Caraway Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Caraway Waterworks's service area?
The Caraway Waterworks service area has a median household income of $49,895. EPA EJScreen data classifies 59% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Caraway Waterworks get its water?
Caraway 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Caraway Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000127/
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