Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 6 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Marion Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000152 · 13,032 people served · 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Marion Waterworks (AR0000152): 6 unresolved EPA violations on record. The EPA enforcement database lists 6 active violations for Marion Waterworks - a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 13,032 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS

B · 83
Avg Safety Score
13,032
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
10
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$145K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$75,272
Median Household Income
41,884
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
52%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Marion Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $75,272 and an estimated 41,884 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?

Groundwater

Marion 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
40th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Marion Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Chlorine residual 6 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels

What This Means For You

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 2 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Chlorine residual at 6 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) exceeds the EPA maximum of 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level). Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Blytheville Waterworks
12,981 people
0 violations
Greenbrier Waterworks
12,938 people
1 violation
Pea Ridge Waterworks
12,795 people
1 violation
Camden Waterworks
13,275 people
0 violations
A 0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,833
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,133

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Property Value Decline $7,255

5% of median home value (EPA est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$8,630
10 years
$17,260
20 years
$34,520

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,133 (one-time) vs. $17,260 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

Marion Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000152) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 13,032 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: B (83/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 1 of 3 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

Violation History

6 current health-based noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 6 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
December 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Addressed (current)
December 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Addressed (current)
September 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Addressed (current)
August 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Addressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Chlorine residual Health-based Addressed (current)
April 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 6 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 2 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

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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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 Marion Waterworks (AR0000152) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 6 current health-based noncompliance records for Marion Waterworks. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Marion Waterworks serve?

Marion Waterworks serves approximately 13,032 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Marion Waterworks 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.

Samples collected
58

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 →

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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

Is water from Marion Waterworks safe to drink?
Marion Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 10 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Marion Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Revised Total Coliform Rule, Chlorine residual, Lead and Copper Rule, Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 4 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Marion Waterworks serve?
Marion Waterworks serves approximately 13,032 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Marion Waterworks's water source?
Marion Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marion Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Marion Waterworks's service area?
The Marion Waterworks service area has a median household income of $75,272. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Marion Waterworks get its water?
Marion 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 the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Marion Waterworks (AR): 6 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000152/
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What You Can Do

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3

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