Water System Report AR

Grady Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000317 · 333 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Grady Waterworks has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 333.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

333
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$129K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Grady Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$72,601
Median Household Income
450
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
64%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grady Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $72,601 and an estimated 450 residents across its service area. Approximately 64% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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?

Groundwater

Grady Waterworks'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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Lincoln County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Grady Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000317) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 333 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71644 in Grady.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Grady Waterworks (AR0000317) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grady Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Grady Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Grady Waterworks serve?

Grady Waterworks serves approximately 333 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Grady Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
469
Unknown Material
96
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2000-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 313
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Grady Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grady Waterworks serve?
Grady Waterworks serves approximately 333 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Grady Waterworks's water source?
Grady Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grady Waterworks's service area?
The Grady Waterworks service area has a median household income of $72,601. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grady Waterworks get its water?
Grady Waterworks'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.
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