Water System Report AR

Vilonia Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000195 ยท 24,690 people served ยท 10 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Vilonia Waterworks (AR0000195): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. EPA monitoring data for Vilonia Waterworks shows an unblemished five-year compliance history - no violations of any kind have been recorded for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 24,690 people, covering every reporting cycle without a single MCL exceedance or monitoring lapse.

Data: EPA SDWIS

24,690
People Served
10
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.0025 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$170K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Vilonia Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$59,271
Median Household Income
107,655
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
57th
Poverty Percentile
51th
Energy Burden Percentile
36%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Vilonia Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $59,271 and an estimated 107,655 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Vilonia Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
34th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
26th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

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West Memphis Waterworks
24,419 people
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22,775 people
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Van Buren Waterworks
22,725 people
0 violations
3 violations
Centerton Waterworks
27,243 people
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,588
PFAS Treatment $63
Water Filtration $38
Total Estimated Cost $1,688

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:

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$165
10 years
$330
20 years
$660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,688 (one-time) vs. $330 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

Vilonia Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000195) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 24,690 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 10 ZIP codes across 10 communities.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.0025 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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: 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 Vilonia Waterworks (AR0000195) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vilonia Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Vilonia Waterworks in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Vilonia Waterworks serve?

Vilonia Waterworks serves approximately 24,690 people across 10 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Vilonia Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Vilonia Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Vilonia Waterworks serve?
Vilonia Waterworks serves approximately 24,690 people with drinking water across 10 ZIP codes.
What is Vilonia Waterworks's water source?
Vilonia Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Vilonia Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.0025 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Vilonia Waterworks's service area?
The Vilonia Waterworks service area has a median household income of $59,271. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Vilonia Waterworks get its water?
Vilonia Waterworks's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Vilonia Waterworks, AR: Serves 25K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000195/
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  year   = {n.d.},
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