Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 2 HEALTH VIOLATIONS

Northern Ohio Water Assoc

EPA ID: AR0000175 ยท 720 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Northern Ohio Water Assoc (AR0000175): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Unlike fully compliant utilities, Northern Ohio Water Assoc has 2 outstanding EPA violations for approximately 720 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

720
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
6
Contaminants Flagged
$77K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Northern Ohio Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$46,250
Median Household Income
6,358
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Northern Ohio Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $46,250 and an estimated 6,358 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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

Northern Ohio Water Assoc'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Northern Ohio Water Assoc compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 5 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

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

Surface Water Treatment 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.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Hartford Waterworks
725 people
1 violation
Denning Waterworks
712 people
0 violations
0 violations
1 violation
8 violations

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.

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

Northern Ohio Water Assoc (EPA ID: AR0000175) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 720 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 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
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Surface Water Treatment 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 5 No
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment 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 โ€” 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 โ†’

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” 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 Northern Ohio Water Assoc (AR0000175) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northern Ohio Water Assoc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Northern Ohio Water Assoc. 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 Northern Ohio Water Assoc serve?

Northern Ohio Water Assoc serves approximately 720 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Northern Ohio Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Northern Ohio Water Assoc's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment 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 Northern Ohio Water Assoc serve?
Northern Ohio Water Assoc serves approximately 720 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Northern Ohio Water Assoc's water source?
Northern Ohio Water Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Northern Ohio Water Assoc's service area?
The Northern Ohio Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $46,250. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Northern Ohio Water Assoc get its water?
Northern Ohio Water Assoc'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.). Northern Ohio Water Assoc (AR): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000175/
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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

Northern Ohio Water Assoc (EPA ID: AR0000175) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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