Jefferson Public Water Authority
EPA ID: AR0000276 · 2,551 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Jefferson Public Water Authority (AR0000276): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Jefferson Public Water Authority has supplied tap water to 2,551 residents with no violations of any type on record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Jefferson Public Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $61,016 and an estimated 19,601 residents across its service area.
Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?
Jefferson Public 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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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
Jefferson Public Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000276) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,551 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
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 Jefferson Public Water Authority (AR0000276) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jefferson Public Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Jefferson Public 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 Jefferson Public Water Authority serve?
Jefferson Public Water Authority serves approximately 2,551 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Jefferson Public Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Jefferson Public Water Authority Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000276/
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