Long Lake Water Association
EPA ID: AR0000274 · 188 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Long Lake Water Association (AR0000274): 3 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Marked active and unresolved in the EPA record: 3 violations at Long Lake Water Association, whose service population is approximately 188 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Long Lake Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Long Lake Water Association have a median household income of $33,700 and about 7,080 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 76% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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?
Long Lake Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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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
Long Lake Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000274) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 188 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72390 in West Helena.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 3 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 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 30, 2026 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| July 1, 2025 | Consumer Confidence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.008 mg/L (1996-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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.
- 72390 - West Helena
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Long Lake Water Association (AR0000274) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Long Lake Water Association water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Long Lake Water Association. 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 Long Lake Water Association serve?
Long Lake Water Association serves approximately 188 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Long Lake Water Association get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Long Lake Water Association (AR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000274/
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