Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Rock Moore Water Authority

EPA ID: AR0000252 ยท 3,462 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Rock Moore Water Authority (AR0000252): 2 unresolved EPA violations on record. Rock Moore Water Authority's current EPA file includes 2 unresolved violations - every outstanding finding is documented in federal records for this utility, which supplies water to approximately 3,462 residents across its service territory.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,462
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
1
Contaminants Flagged
$130K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Rock Moore Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$49,273
Median Household Income
30,300
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
51%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Rock Moore Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $49,273 and an estimated 30,300 residents across its service area. Approximately 51% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Rock Moore Water Authority'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Rock Moore Water Authority compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

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Van Buren County Pwa
3,500 people
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Huntsville Waterworks
3,508 people
0 violations
3 violations
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Corning Waterworks
3,388 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Radon Mitigation Flood Insurance
Radon Mitigation $400
Flood Insurance $300
Total Estimated Cost $700

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:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Rock Moore Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000252) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,462 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 2 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes

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.

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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 Rock Moore Water Authority (AR0000252) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rock Moore Water Authority water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Rock Moore Water Authority. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Rock Moore Water Authority serve?

Rock Moore Water Authority serves approximately 3,462 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Rock Moore Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Rock Moore Water Authority's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Rock Moore Water Authority serve?
Rock Moore Water Authority serves approximately 3,462 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Rock Moore Water Authority's water source?
Rock Moore Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Rock Moore Water Authority'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 Rock Moore Water Authority's service area?
The Rock Moore Water Authority service area has a median household income of $49,273. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Rock Moore Water Authority get its water?
Rock Moore Water Authority'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. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Rock Moore Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000252) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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