Historical Compliance Records AR

Perry Water System

EPA ID: AR0000412 ยท 736 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Perry Water System (AR0000412): 1 violation on record since 2021. Perry Water System has 1 EPA violation on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 736 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

736
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.005 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-12-31)
1
Contaminants Flagged
$113K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Perry Water System Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$55,672
Median Household Income
4,259
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
58%
Disadvantaged Population
65th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Perry Water System have a median household income of $55,672 and about 4,259 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 58% 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

Perry Water System'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

41 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 58% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $450
Total Estimated Cost $450

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 $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $450 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Perry Water System (EPA ID: AR0000412) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 736 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 resolved, 0 archived, 0 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
September 1, 2021 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

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 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.005 mg/L (2003-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Perry Water System (AR0000412) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry Water System water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Perry Water System; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Perry Water System serve?

Perry Water System serves approximately 736 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Perry Water System get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 1 recorded violation, 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 Perry Water System serve? ▼
Perry Water System serves approximately 736 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Perry Water System's water source? ▼
Perry Water System draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Perry Water System's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.005 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-12-31). 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 Perry Water System? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Perry Water System have a median household income of $55,672 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 58% 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 Perry Water System get its water? ▼
Perry Water System'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. 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.). Perry Water System (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000412/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Perry Water System (AR): 1 EPA Violation}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000412/}
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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

Perry Water System (EPA ID: AR0000412) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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