Historical Compliance Records AR

Star City Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000318 ยท 2,173 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Star City Waterworks (AR0000318): 2 EPA violations in the last five years. Despite the 2 historical violations in its record, Star City Waterworks has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 2,173 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,173
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
2
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
2
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Star City Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,099
Median Household Income
6,927
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Star City Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $53,099 and an estimated 6,927 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Star City 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

Infrastructure Risk

44 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
26 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 63% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Star City Waterworks compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Revised Total Coliform Rule at 1 presence exceeds the EPA maximum of presence.

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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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,800 (one-time) vs. $5,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Star City Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000318) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,173 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71667 in Star City.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 2 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
October 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
October 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 No
Revised Total Coliform Rule Microbiological 1 No

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.

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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 Star City Waterworks (AR0000318) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Star City Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Star City Waterworks; its 2 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Star City Waterworks serve?

Star City Waterworks serves approximately 2,173 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Star City Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Star City Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Revised Total Coliform Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Star City Waterworks serve?
Star City Waterworks serves approximately 2,173 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Star City Waterworks's water source?
Star City Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Star City Waterworks's service area?
The Star City Waterworks service area has a median household income of $53,099. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Star City Waterworks get its water?
Star City 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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Star City Waterworks (AR): 2 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000318/
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What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Star City Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000318) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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