Bull Shoals Water System
EPA ID: AR0000352 · 2,835 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bull Shoals Water System (AR0000352): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Federal monitoring records confirm Bull Shoals Water System 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 2,835 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bull Shoals Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Bull Shoals Water System serves a community with a median household income of $48,346 and an estimated 7,183 residents across its service area. Approximately 52% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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?
Bull Shoals Water System'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
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
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
Bull Shoals Water System (EPA ID: AR0000352) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,835 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
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.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Bull Shoals Water System (AR0000352) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bull Shoals Water System water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bull Shoals Water System 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 Bull Shoals Water System serve?
Bull Shoals Water System serves approximately 2,835 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Bull Shoals Water System get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bull Shoals Water System Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000352/
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