Water System Report AR

Breckenridge Union Water Assoc

EPA ID: AR0000223 · 1,225 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Zero violations in five consecutive years of EPA monitoring — Breckenridge Union Water Assoc has held a clean track record across every reporting cycle in that span, with no enforcement activity of any kind on file for the full service population of 1,225 residents.

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

1,225
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$93K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Breckenridge Union Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$42,321
Median Household Income
14,218
Service Area Population
65%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
61%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Breckenridge Union Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $42,321 and an estimated 14,218 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 65% 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

Breckenridge Union Water Assoc'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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in White 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

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $150
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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

Breckenridge Union Water Assoc (EPA ID: AR0000223) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,225 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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: 1 ZIP code confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP 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 Breckenridge Union Water Assoc (AR0000223) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Breckenridge Union Water Assoc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Breckenridge Union Water Assoc serve?

Breckenridge Union Water Assoc serves approximately 1,225 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Breckenridge Union Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Breckenridge Union Water Assoc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Breckenridge Union Water Assoc serve?
Breckenridge Union Water Assoc serves approximately 1,225 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Breckenridge Union Water Assoc's water source?
Breckenridge Union Water Assoc draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Breckenridge Union Water Assoc's service area?
The Breckenridge Union Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $42,321. EPA EJScreen data classifies 65% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Breckenridge Union Water Assoc get its water?
Breckenridge Union Water Assoc'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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