Jefferson Public Water Authority
EPA ID: AR0000276 · 2,551 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Jefferson Public Water Authority (AR0000276): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA data: Jefferson Public Water Authority - zero violation entries, 2,551 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Jefferson Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Jefferson Public Water Authority have a median household income of $61,016 and about 19,601 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
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?
Jefferson Public Water Authority'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.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2003-12-31).
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records 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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