Magazine Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000327 · 1,000 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Magazine Waterworks (AR0000327): 2 health-based violations recorded since 2021. 9 violations on file at Magazine Waterworks, none open; 1,000 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Magazine Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Magazine Waterworks have a median household income of $56,000 and about 2,511 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 54% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 83% 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?
Magazine 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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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
Magazine Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000327) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,000 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72943 in Magazine.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| December 1, 2021 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2021 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2021 | Consumer Confidence Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2021 | Revised Total Coliform 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 5 | No |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Treatment Technique | 2 | Yes |
| Consumer Confidence Rule | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 1 | No |
Health Risk Details
E. coli (EPA limit: MCLG of zero; positive samples require repeat testing under the Revised Total Coliform Rule)
Some E. coli strains can cause severe GI illness and kidney failure, especially in children At-risk groups: children under 5, elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women.
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): UV disinfection, chlorination, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2004-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 72943 - Magazine
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Magazine Waterworks (AR0000327) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magazine Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Magazine Waterworks; its 9 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Magazine Waterworks serve?
Magazine Waterworks serves approximately 1,000 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Magazine Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
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What You Can Do
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