Historical Compliance Records AR 4 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Dyer Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000143 ยท 1,028 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dyer Waterworks (AR0000143): 4 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Dyer Waterworks recorded 4 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,028 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,028
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.013 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-09-30)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$157K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$55,091
Median Household Income
4,361
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
73%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dyer Waterworks have a median household income of $55,091 and about 4,361 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 73% 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

Dyer 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
70th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

46 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
25 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 65% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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3 violations
Black Rock Waterworks
1,034 people
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1,019 people
3 violations
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Foreman Waterworks
1,011 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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

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 $600 (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

Dyer Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000143) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,028 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 1 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2021 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 4 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.013 mg/L (2003-09-30).

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 Dyer Waterworks (AR0000143) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dyer Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Dyer Waterworks; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Dyer Waterworks serve?

Dyer Waterworks serves approximately 1,028 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Dyer Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 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 Dyer Waterworks serve? ▼
Dyer Waterworks serves approximately 1,028 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Dyer Waterworks's water source? ▼
Dyer Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dyer Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.013 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-09-30). 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 Dyer Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dyer Waterworks have a median household income of $55,091 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 73% 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 Dyer Waterworks get its water? ▼
Dyer 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Dyer Waterworks (AR): 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000143/
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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

Dyer Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000143) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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