Water System Report AR

Foreman Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000323 · 1,011 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Water monitoring for Foreman Waterworks: clean, five years, 1,011 residents.

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

1,011
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$111K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 83% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 4 (2021) to 1 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,022
Median Household Income
11,157
Service Area Population
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Foreman Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $52,022 and an estimated 11,157 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 50% 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?

Surface Water

Foreman Waterworks'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Little River 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

56 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
15 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 79% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Swifton Waterworks
1,013 people
0 violations
Ratcliff Waterworks
1,019 people
B 1 violation
0 violations
Magazine Waterworks
1,000 people
A 11 violations
A 2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $900
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Foreman Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000323) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,011 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

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

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 Foreman Waterworks (AR0000323) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foreman Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Foreman Waterworks serve?

Foreman Waterworks serves approximately 1,011 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Foreman Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

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
446
Unknown Material
135
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 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,011
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?
Foreman Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Foreman Waterworks serve?
Foreman Waterworks serves approximately 1,011 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Foreman Waterworks's water source?
Foreman Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Foreman Waterworks's service area?
The Foreman Waterworks service area has a median household income of $52,022. EPA EJScreen data classifies 50% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Foreman Waterworks get its water?
Foreman Waterworks'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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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