Water System Report AR

Selma Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000182 · 1,600 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Selma Water Association sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 1,600 people.

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

1,600
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$110K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 6 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Selma Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$34,273
Median Household Income
18,236
Service Area Population
76%
Disadvantaged Population
66th
Poverty Percentile
76th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Selma Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $34,273 and an estimated 18,236 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 76% 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

Selma Water Association'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
18th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Chicot 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

47 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

A 2 violations
0 violations
Caldwell Water
1,585 people
A 0 violations
Delight Waterworks
1,577 people
C 32 violations
Kensett Waterworks
1,624 people
B 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,400
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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.

System Overview

Selma Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000182) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,600 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

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

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Selma Water Association (AR0000182) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selma Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Selma Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Selma Water Association serve?

Selma Water Association serves approximately 1,600 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Selma Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
445
Unknown Material
0
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2000-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,600
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Selma Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Selma Water Association serve?
Selma Water Association serves approximately 1,600 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Selma Water Association's water source?
Selma Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Selma Water Association's service area?
The Selma Water Association service area has a median household income of $34,273. EPA EJScreen data classifies 76% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Selma Water Association get its water?
Selma Water Association'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.
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