Water System Report AR

Blevins Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000233 · 383 people served · 1 ZIP code

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Blevins Waterworks 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 383 people.

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

383
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$135K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 93% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 5 (2022) to 1 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$70,588
Median Household Income
392
Service Area Population
80%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blevins Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $70,588 and an estimated 392 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 80% 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

Blevins 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Hempstead 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

28 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Fulton Waterworks
379 people
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Parkdale Waterworks
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0 violations
B 4 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $2,400

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

Blevins Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000233) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 383 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71825 in Blevins.

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

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blevins Waterworks (AR0000233) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blevins Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Blevins Waterworks serve?

Blevins Waterworks serves approximately 383 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Blevins Waterworks 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
0
Unknown Material
156
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 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 383
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?
Blevins Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Blevins Waterworks serve?
Blevins Waterworks serves approximately 383 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Blevins Waterworks's water source?
Blevins Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blevins Waterworks's service area?
The Blevins Waterworks service area has a median household income of $70,588. EPA EJScreen data classifies 80% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blevins Waterworks get its water?
Blevins 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.
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