Health Violations Found AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Turrell Water Works

EPA ID: AR0000155 · 540 people served · 2 ZIP codes

While corrective steps may be in progress, Turrell Water Works currently shows 4 EPA violations unresolved — serving a population of approximately 540.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
540
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
14
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
6
Contaminants Flagged
$155K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2023) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Turrell Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$59,882
Median Household Income
17,102
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Turrell Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $59,882 and an estimated 17,102 residents across its service area.

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

Turrell Water Works'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

About 1% of homes in Crittenden County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
39 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 44% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Turrell Water Works compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 8 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Total Coliform at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $300
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.

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 Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,200 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Turrell Water Works (EPA ID: AR0000155) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 540 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 4 remain unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
June 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Unresolved
November 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2024 Surface Water Treatment Rule Monitoring Unresolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 8 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 2 No
Total Coliform Microbiological 1 No
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 1 Yes

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

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Turrell Water Works (AR0000155) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turrell Water Works water safe to drink?

Turrell Water Works has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Turrell Water Works serve?

Turrell Water Works serves approximately 540 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Turrell Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
870-732-2952
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
160 Eureka St., Turrell

Contact information from Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report.

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Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Groundwater
Drawn from underground aquifers via wells.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report:
The Arkansas Department of Health completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Turrell Water. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water source has been determined to have a low susceptibility to contamination.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

Livestock operationsUrban stormwater runoffWildlifeWastewater dischargesOil and gas productionMiningFarming

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead service line replacement plan from Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report:
As part of our ongoing efforts to comply with federal regulations, we have developed a service line inventory to identify potential lead service lines within our system. A copy of the inventory is available from our office upon request.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

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Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Federal compliance violations on record

These entries are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR violations section. EPA defines four broad violation categories: Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL), Treatment Technique (TT), Monitoring & Reporting (M&R), and Public Notification (PN).

  • monitoring
    2025-06-01/2025-06-30
    Failed to submit valid bacteriological samples
  • reporting
    2025-12-01
    Failed to conduct a public notice regarding a revised total coliform monitoring violation within the mandated timeframe

Violations record from Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Turrell Water Consumer Confidence Report:
  • Resumed bacteriological monitoring as required by state and federal regulations after failed monitoring period (06/01/2025–06/30/2025)

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Turrell Water Works safe to drink?
Turrell Water Works earns a A safety grade with 14 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Turrell Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule, Total Coliform, Stage 1 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 5 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 Turrell Water Works serve?
Turrell Water Works serves approximately 540 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Turrell Water Works's water source?
Turrell Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Turrell Water Works's service area?
The Turrell Water Works service area has a median household income of $59,882. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Turrell Water Works get its water?
Turrell Water Works'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

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3

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