Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 2 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Northern Ohio Water Assoc

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

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Northern Ohio Water Assoc (AR0000175): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Northern Ohio Water Assoc number 2 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 720 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

720
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
11
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.004 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-12-31)
6
Contaminants Flagged
$77K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$46,250
Median Household Income
6,358
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Northern Ohio Water Assoc have a median household income of $46,250 and about 6,358 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Northern Ohio Water Assoc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 67% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $400
Total Estimated Cost $400

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

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

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $400 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

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 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 30, 2026 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
January 1, 2025 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2024 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
September 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence 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
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 5 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 1 No
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 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 At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

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

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.004 mg/L (2003-12-31).

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 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

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 11 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 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.
Is there lead in Northern Ohio Water Assoc's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.004 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-12-31). 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 Northern Ohio Water Assoc? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Northern Ohio Water Assoc have a median household income of $46,250 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 71% 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 Northern Ohio Water Assoc get its water? ▼
Northern Ohio Water Assoc's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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. 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.). Northern Ohio Water Assoc (AR): 2 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000175/
BibTeX
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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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