Water System Report AR

Grubbs Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000267 · 823 people served · 5 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring spanning five full years has produced zero violations at Grubbs Waterworks — a clean record across every reporting cycle for a utility serving approximately 823 residents.

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

C · 68
Avg Safety Score
823
People Served
5
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.036 mg/L
Max Lead Level — Exceeds Limit
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade C

Service Area Demographics

$51,875
Median Household Income
14,437
Service Area Population
89%
Disadvantaged Population
82th
Poverty Percentile
74th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grubbs Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $51,875 and an estimated 14,437 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 89% 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

Grubbs 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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
42th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
2th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Jackson 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% 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. 1 detection 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 →

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,350
Lead Pipe Replacement $1,335
PFAS Treatment $125
Total Estimated Cost $2,810

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:

Lead Exposure — Child Lifetime Cost $10,000

Per affected child (EPA est.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,945
10 years
$5,890
20 years
$11,780

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $2,810 (one-time) vs. $5,890 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

GRUBBS WATERWORKS (EPA ID: AR0000267) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 823 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 5 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: C (68/100)

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
72431 0.036 mg/L Yes N/A
Lead exceeds EPA action level in at least one sampling location. Consider using a certified NSF/ANSI 53 or NSF/ANSI 58 filter rated for lead removal.

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: 4 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 Grubbs Waterworks (AR0000267) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grubbs Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Grubbs Waterworks serve?

Grubbs Waterworks serves approximately 823 people across 5 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Grubbs Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
870-252-3481
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Address
Grubbs City Hall, second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM

Contact information from City of Grubbs Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine

Source: City of Grubbs Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from City of Grubbs Consumer Confidence Report:
The Arkansas Department of Health has completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Newport Municipal Water Company. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our sources of drinking water and can be used as a basis for developing a source water protection plan. Based on the various criteria of the assessment, our water sources have been determined to have a medium susceptibility to contamination.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from City of Grubbs Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead service line replacement plan from City of Grubbs Consumer Confidence Report:
As part of our ongoing efforts to comply with federal regulations, we have developed a service line inventory to identify potential lead service lines within our system. A copy of the inventory is available from our office upon request.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.

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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
311
Unknown Material
49
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 2020-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 823
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 Grubbs Waterworks safe to drink?
Grubbs Waterworks has a C safety grade based on 0 recorded violations. Some contaminants may exceed EPA limits — independent testing is recommended.
Should I use a water filter?
Grubbs Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grubbs Waterworks serve?
Grubbs Waterworks serves approximately 823 people with drinking water across 5 ZIP codes.
What is Grubbs Waterworks's water source?
Grubbs Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Grubbs Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.036 mg/L. This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of Grubbs Waterworks's service area?
The Grubbs Waterworks service area has a median household income of $51,875. EPA EJScreen data classifies 89% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grubbs Waterworks get its water?
Grubbs 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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

What You Can Do

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3

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