Magnet-butterfield Water Authority
EPA ID: AR0000241 · 1,838 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Magnet-butterfield Water Authority (AR0000241): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the EPA data on file, Magnet-butterfield Water Authority has logged zero violations for the 1,838 people in its service area - a count of records, not a test result for any home.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Magnet-butterfield Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Magnet-butterfield Water Authority have a median household income of $51,492 and about 23,222 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 68% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% 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?
Magnet-butterfield Water Authority'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS in ZIP Codes This System Serves
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been reported in samples from water systems associated with the ZIP codes in this system's area. These results can come from other water systems serving the same ZIP codes; check the UCMR5 section for any results reported for this system. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Magnet-butterfield Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000241) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,838 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72104 in Malvern.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 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.
- 72104 - Malvern
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Magnet-butterfield Water Authority (AR0000241) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnet-butterfield Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Magnet-butterfield Water Authority 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 Magnet-butterfield Water Authority serve?
Magnet-butterfield Water Authority serves approximately 1,838 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Magnet-butterfield Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Magnet-butterfield Water Authority Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000241/
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