Chidester Water Works
EPA ID: AR0000403 · 336 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Chidester Water Works (AR0000403): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA lists no violations for Chidester Water Works, serving 336 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Chidester Water Works Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Chidester Water Works have a median household income of $28,663 and about 1,011 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 62% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Chidester Water Works'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.
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
Chidester Water Works (EPA ID: AR0000403) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 336 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71726 in Chidester.
Violation History
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.
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: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.
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.
- 71726 - Chidester
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Chidester Water Works (AR0000403) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chidester Water Works water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Chidester Water Works 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 Chidester Water Works serve?
Chidester Water Works serves approximately 336 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Chidester Water Works get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Chidester Water Works Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000403/
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