Water System Report AR

Yorktown Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000319 ยท 7,364 people served ยท 9 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Yorktown Water Association (AR0000319): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Yorktown Water Association has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window - covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 7,364 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

7,364
People Served
9
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$114K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,911
Median Household Income
66,741
Service Area Population
76%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
78th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Yorktown Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $38,911 and an estimated 66,741 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 76% 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

Yorktown Water Association'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
23th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
8th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 68% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,500
Water Filtration $75
Total Estimated Cost $1,575

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

Yorktown Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000319) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 7,364 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 9 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.002 mg/L No N/A

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

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 Yorktown Water Association (AR0000319) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yorktown Water Association water safe to drink?

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

Yorktown Water Association serves approximately 7,364 people across 9 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Yorktown Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
261

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Yorktown Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Yorktown Water Association serve?
Yorktown Water Association serves approximately 7,364 people with drinking water across 9 ZIP codes.
What is Yorktown Water Association's water source?
Yorktown Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Yorktown Water Association's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.002 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Yorktown Water Association's service area?
The Yorktown Water Association service area has a median household income of $38,911. EPA EJScreen data classifies 76% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Yorktown Water Association get its water?
Yorktown Water Association'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.). Yorktown Water Association Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000319/
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