Houston Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000414 · 650 people served · 3 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Houston Waterworks (AR0000414): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. EPA data: Houston Waterworks - zero violation entries, 650 served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Houston Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Houston Waterworks have a median household income of $58,843 and about 8,231 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, 33% 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?
Houston 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
Houston Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000414) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 650 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.04 mg/L (2013-06-30).
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.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Houston Waterworks (AR0000414) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Houston Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Houston Waterworks 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 Houston Waterworks serve?
Houston Waterworks serves approximately 650 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Houston Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Houston Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000414/
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