Health Violations Found AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Keiser Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000373 · 810 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Beyond the 1 historical violation on Keiser Waterworks's EPA record, nothing remains open — the utility is currently compliant and supplies water to 810 residents.

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

B · 76
Avg Safety Score
810
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
1
Contaminants Flagged
$108K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade B

Service Area Demographics

$34,964
Median Household Income
881
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Keiser Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $34,964 and an estimated 881 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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?

Groundwater

Keiser Waterworks'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
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Mississippi 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

36 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 51% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Keiser Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Chlorine residual 1 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level) (25% of limit)
0 EPA Limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level)
Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels

Chlorine residual was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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 $1,500 (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

Keiser Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000373) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 810 people from groundwater sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: B (76/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
October 1, 2023 Chlorine residual Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Chlorine residual Disinfectant 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels; protective at normal treatment levels At-risk groups: people with asthma or chemical sensitivities, kidney dialysis patients (water must be dechlorinated).

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Keiser Waterworks (AR0000373) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keiser Waterworks water safe to drink?

Keiser Waterworks has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Keiser Waterworks serve?

Keiser Waterworks serves approximately 810 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Keiser Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
870-526-2300
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Contact information from Keiser Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Keiser Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Keiser Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report:
The Arkansas Department of Health completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Keiser Waterworks. The assessment summarizes the potential for contamination of our source of drinking water and can be determined to have a low susceptibility to contamination.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Watershed exposure sources reported

Land-use and natural conditions identified in the utility's source-water assessment as potential contamination sources upstream of treatment.

AgricultureIndustrial activityUrban stormwater runoffSeptic systemsWildlife

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Keiser Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

Lead service line replacement plan from Keiser Waterworks Consumer Confidence Report:
We have developed a service line inventory to identify potential lead service lines within our system. A copy of the inventory is available from our office upon request.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

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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
229
Unknown Material
102
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 2014-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 810
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

Is water from Keiser Waterworks safe to drink?
Keiser Waterworks earns a B safety grade with 1 violation in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Keiser Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Chlorine residual. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Keiser Waterworks serve?
Keiser Waterworks serves approximately 810 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Keiser Waterworks's water source?
Keiser Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Keiser Waterworks's service area?
The Keiser Waterworks service area has a median household income of $34,964. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Keiser Waterworks get its water?
Keiser Waterworks'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.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

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