Water System Report AR

Huntsville Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000348 · 3,508 people served · 1 ZIP code

Zero EPA violations over five years — Huntsville Waterworks has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 3,508.

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

3,508
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$166K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 75% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 9 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$55,500
Median Household Income
10,226
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
46%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Huntsville Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $55,500 and an estimated 10,226 residents across its service area. Approximately 46% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Huntsville 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
0th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Madison 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

46 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
24 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 66% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Van Buren County Pwa
3,500 people
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A 0 violations
Waldron Waterworks
3,550 people
A 0 violations
B 0 violations
B 1 violation

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.

System Overview

Huntsville Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000348) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,508 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72740 in Huntsville.

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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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Huntsville Waterworks (AR0000348) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Huntsville Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Huntsville Waterworks serve?

Huntsville Waterworks serves approximately 3,508 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Huntsville 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
921
Unknown Material
480
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: 3,508
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?
Huntsville Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Huntsville Waterworks serve?
Huntsville Waterworks serves approximately 3,508 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Huntsville Waterworks's water source?
Huntsville Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Huntsville Waterworks's service area?
The Huntsville Waterworks service area has a median household income of $55,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Huntsville Waterworks get its water?
Huntsville 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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