Water System Report AR

Hot Spring Company Water Assoc

EPA ID: AR0000236 · 3,528 people served · 7 ZIP codes

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 Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 85
Avg Safety Score
3,528
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$158K
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 — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$55,367
Median Household Income
92,631
Service Area Population
61%
Disadvantaged Population
66th
Poverty Percentile
61th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $55,367 and an estimated 92,631 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 61% 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?

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
41th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
14th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Garland 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

45 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 65% 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. 4 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 →

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,417
PFAS Treatment $333
Radon Mitigation $67
Total Estimated Cost $1,817

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 $1,817 (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 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (85/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
72084 0.003 mg/L No N/A
71941 0.001 mg/L No N/A

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 6 ZIP codes 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 Hot Spring Company Water Assoc (AR0000236) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hot Spring Company Water Assoc water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serve?

Hot Spring Company Water Assoc serves approximately 3,528 people across 7 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

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
932
Unknown Material
494
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 3,528
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

Is water from Hot Spring Company Water Assoc safe to drink?
Hot Spring Company Water Assoc earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
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 7 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 0.003 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 $55,367. EPA EJScreen data classifies 61% 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.
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