Pickens Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000172 · 49 people served · 2 ZIP codes
Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Pickens Waterworks has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 49 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 8 (2024) to 22 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Pickens Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Pickens Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $36,944 and an estimated 5,466 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: 100% 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?
Pickens 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.
About 0% of homes in Desha 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
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
Pickens Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000172) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 49 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Pickens Waterworks (AR0000172) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pickens Waterworks water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Pickens Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Pickens Waterworks serve?
Pickens Waterworks serves approximately 49 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Pickens Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.