Salem Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000204 · 1,639 people served · 7 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Salem Waterworks (AR0000204): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Zero violations are listed in EPA monitoring data for Salem Waterworks; a count of records like this is not a water-quality test for the 1,639 residents it serves.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Salem Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Salem Waterworks have a median household income of $72,013 and about 90,972 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 45% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Salem Waterworks'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (2002-12-31).
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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.
- 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 available EPA compliance records 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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