Water System Report AR

Houston Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000414 · 650 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Water monitoring history at Houston Waterworks shows a clean slate — EPA tracking over the past five years turned up no violations, and 650 residents continue to receive fully compliant service.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

650
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$140K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Houston Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$58,843
Median Household Income
8,231
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Houston Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $58,843 and an estimated 8,231 residents across its service area. Approximately 43% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% of the population in this service area is classified as disadvantaged under EPA's EJScreen criteria. 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?

Surface Water

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 0% of homes in Perry County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

39 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 56% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,600
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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.

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

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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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 the full compliance record for Houston Waterworks (AR0000414) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Houston Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Houston Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

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.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
298
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2013-01-01 exceeded the federal lead action level (0.015 mg/L).
Population served: 650
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Houston Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Houston Waterworks serve?
Houston Waterworks serves approximately 650 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Houston Waterworks's water source?
Houston Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Houston Waterworks's service area?
The Houston Waterworks service area has a median household income of $58,843. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Houston Waterworks get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.
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