Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 15 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Mount Ida Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000392 ยท 3,218 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Mount Ida Waterworks (AR0000392): 2 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Mount Ida Waterworks has 2 EPA violations listed as open in the reviewed federal record - approximately 3,218 people fall within its service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,218
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
20
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.006 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-09-30)
Zone 2
County Radon Potential ยท Moderate
5
Contaminants Flagged
$194K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Mount Ida Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,777
Median Household Income
3,533
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Mount Ida Waterworks have a median household income of $53,777 and about 3,533 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 43% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Mount Ida 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

37 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
33 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 53% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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 $1,500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Property Value Decline $9,718

5% of median home value (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$12,360
10 years
$24,720
20 years
$49,440

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $24,720 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

Mount Ida Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000392) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,218 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 14 resolved, 4 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
April 30, 2026 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Health-based Addressed (current)
April 30, 2026 LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Non-health-based Addressed (current)
October 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
October 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 TTHM Health-based Archived
July 1, 2025 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Archived
September 1, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
June 1, 2023 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
April 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
October 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Health-based Resolved
May 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
March 1, 2021 Public Notice Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 9 Yes
Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) MCL Violation 5 Yes
Public Notice Other (notice or report rule) 3 No
LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting 2 Yes
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) (EPA limit: 0.08 mg/L)

Long-term exposure is associated with increased cancer risk, including bladder cancer; possible reproductive effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, long-term consumers of chlorinated water.

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, point-of-entry aeration. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.006 mg/L (2003-09-30).

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

2 of 2 ZIP records with known zones are in EPA Radon Zone 2.

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 Mount Ida Waterworks (AR0000392) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mount Ida Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Mount Ida Waterworks. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Mount Ida Waterworks serve?

Mount Ida Waterworks serves approximately 3,218 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Mount Ida Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 20 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 Mount Ida Waterworks serve? ▼
Mount Ida Waterworks serves approximately 3,218 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Mount Ida Waterworks's water source? ▼
Mount Ida Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Mount Ida Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.006 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-09-30). 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 Mount Ida Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Mount Ida Waterworks have a median household income of $53,777 (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 Mount Ida Waterworks get its water? ▼
Mount Ida 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Ida Waterworks (AR): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000392/
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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

Mount Ida Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000392) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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