Current Noncompliance AR

Keo Water Works

EPA ID: AR0000337 ยท 388 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Keo Water Works (AR0000337): 1 unresolved EPA violation on record. Compliance tracking for Keo Water Works shows 1 pending violation logged in the EPA system - the supplier delivers water to approximately 388 residents while those findings remain open.

Data: EPA SDWIS

388
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$143K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Keo Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,455
Median Household Income
6,229
Service Area Population
56%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
60th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Keo Water Works serves a community with a median household income of $57,455 and an estimated 6,229 residents across its service area. Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 56% 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

Keo Water Works'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
50th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Keo Water Works compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Total Coliform 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 $2,150
Total Estimated Cost $2,150

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 $2,150 (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

Keo Water Works (EPA ID: AR0000337) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 388 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

1 current noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 1 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
August 1, 2021 Total Coliform Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Total Coliform 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 Keo Water Works (AR0000337) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keo Water Works water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current noncompliance record and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Keo Water Works serve?

Keo Water Works serves approximately 388 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Keo Water Works get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Keo Water Works's water?
Detected contaminants include Total Coliform. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant 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 Keo Water Works serve?
Keo Water Works serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Keo Water Works's water source?
Keo Water Works draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Keo Water Works's service area?
The Keo Water Works service area has a median household income of $57,455. EPA EJScreen data classifies 56% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Keo Water Works get its water?
Keo Water Works'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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Keo Water Works (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000337/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Keo Water Works (EPA ID: AR0000337) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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