Hoxie Water Department
EPA ID: AR0000301 · 2,666 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Hoxie Water Department (AR0000301): 1 violation recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Federal data lists 1 violation as unresolved at Hoxie Water Department - roughly 2,666 residents in the service area.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hoxie Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Hoxie Water Department have a median household income of $39,799 and about 10,213 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 67% 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?
Hoxie Water Department'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.
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
Hoxie Water Department (EPA ID: AR0000301) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,666 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| June 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | MCL Violation, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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 Hoxie Water Department (AR0000301) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoxie Water Department water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.
How many people does Hoxie Water Department serve?
Hoxie Water Department serves approximately 2,666 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Hoxie Water Department get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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