Water System Report AR

Ludwig Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000292 ยท 1,610 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Ludwig Water Association (AR0000292): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Water monitoring history at Ludwig Water Association, as reported to the EPA, contains no recorded violations; 1,610 residents are counted in its service population.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,610
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$150K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Ludwig Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$41,768
Median Household Income
15,962
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
83%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Ludwig Water Association have a median household income of $41,768 and about 15,962 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Ludwig Water Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
28 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 60% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Ludwig Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000292) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,610 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72830 in Clarksville.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.001 mg/L (2002-12-31).

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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 Ludwig Water Association (AR0000292) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ludwig Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Ludwig Water Association 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 Ludwig Water Association serve?

Ludwig Water Association serves approximately 1,610 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Ludwig Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Ludwig Water Association; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Ludwig Water Association serve? ▼
Ludwig Water Association serves approximately 1,610 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Ludwig Water Association's water source? ▼
Ludwig Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Ludwig Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.001 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Ludwig Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Ludwig Water Association have a median household income of $41,768 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 83% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Ludwig Water Association get its water? ▼
Ludwig Water Association's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap. Based on the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Ludwig Water Association Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000292/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Ludwig Water Association Water Quality Report, AR}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000292/}
}
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