Salem Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000204 · 1,639 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Salem Waterworks (AR0000204): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Salem Waterworks has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,639.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Salem Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Salem Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $72,013 and an estimated 90,972 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 45% 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?
Salem 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.
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
Salem Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000204) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,639 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.
Violation History
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.
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: 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.
- 72002 - Alexander
- 72019 - Benton
- 72022 - Bryant
- 72122 - Paron
- 72210 - Little Rock
- 72576 - Salem
- 72583 - Viola
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Salem Waterworks (AR0000204) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salem Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Salem 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 Salem Waterworks serve?
Salem Waterworks serves approximately 1,639 people across 7 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Salem Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Salem Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000204/
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