Current Noncompliance AR

Holly Grove Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000388 ยท 1,557 people served ยท 3 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Holly Grove Waterworks (AR0000388): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. In EPA records, Holly Grove Waterworks has 2 violations listed as unresolved, with the utility supplying water to approximately 1,557 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,557
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
8
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2004-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
4
Contaminants Flagged
$83K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Holly Grove Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$39,110
Median Household Income
6,174
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Holly Grove Waterworks have a median household income of $39,110 and about 6,174 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Holly Grove Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
22 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 69% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

12 violations
Scranton Waterworks
1,542 people
0 violations
Delight Waterworks
1,577 people
43 violations
Caldwell Water
1,585 people
0 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Holly Grove Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000388) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,557 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Violation History

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

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 0 archived, 2 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
July 1, 2022 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
May 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2022 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
November 1, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Addressed (current)
August 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
August 1, 2021 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2021 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Addressed (current)

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 3 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 2 No
Public Notice Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

3 of 3 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 available EPA compliance records for Holly Grove Waterworks (AR0000388) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holly Grove Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 2 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Holly Grove Waterworks serve?

Holly Grove Waterworks serves approximately 1,557 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Holly Grove Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 8 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Holly Grove Waterworks serve? ▼
Holly Grove Waterworks serves approximately 1,557 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Holly Grove Waterworks's water source? ▼
Holly Grove Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Holly Grove Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2004-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Holly Grove Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Holly Grove Waterworks have a median household income of $39,110 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Holly Grove Waterworks get its water? ▼
Holly Grove Waterworks's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Holly Grove Waterworks (AR): 8 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000388/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Holly Grove Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000388) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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