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
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Mount Ida Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
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.
๐ Where Does Your Water Come From?
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.
Infrastructure Risk
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
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
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
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Mount Ida Waterworks (AR): 15 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000392/
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What You Can Do
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