Water System Report AR

Hot Spring Company Water Assoc

EPA ID: AR0000236 ยท 3,528 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hot Spring Company Water Assoc (AR0000236): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Hot Spring Company Water Assoc - a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 3,528 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,528
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$137K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Hot Spring Company Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,243
Median Household Income
31,267
Service Area Population
66%
Disadvantaged Population
68th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
54%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $56,243 and an estimated 31,267 residents across its service area. Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 66% 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

Hot Spring Company Water Assoc'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 59% 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. 3 detections 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

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Huntsville Waterworks
3,508 people
0 violations
Waldron Waterworks
3,550 people
0 violations
Van Buren County Pwa
3,500 people
1 violation
2 violations
Austin Waterworks
3,600 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,375
PFAS Treatment $375
Total Estimated Cost $1,750

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 $1,750 (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

Hot Spring Company Water Assoc (EPA ID: AR0000236) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,528 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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
0.001 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.

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 Hot Spring Company Water Assoc (AR0000236) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hot Spring Company Water Assoc water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Hot Spring Company Water Assoc 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 Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serve?

Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serves approximately 3,528 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Hot Spring Company Water Assoc get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Detected

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). PFAS compounds were detected below the current state-enforceable MCL.

Samples collected
87
Detections
1
Latest sample
8/11/2025
Highest analyte
PFBA: 6.7 ppt
Analyte Max detected Current MCL Status
PFBA 6.7 ppt โ€” โ€”

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†’

Understand PFAS health context and filtration โ†’

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Hot Spring Company 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 Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serve?
Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serves approximately 3,528 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Hot Spring Company Water Assoc's water source?
Hot Spring Company Water Assoc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Hot Spring Company Water Assoc's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Hot Spring Company Water Assoc's service area?
The Hot Spring Company Water Assoc service area has a median household income of $56,243. EPA EJScreen data classifies 66% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hot Spring Company Water Assoc get its water?
Hot Spring Company Water Assoc'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.). Hot Spring Company Water Assoc Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000236/
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