Water System Report AR

Glenwood Water Department

EPA ID: AR0000422 · 2,068 people served · 7 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Glenwood Water Department has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 2,068 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
2,068
People Served
7
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$123K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 19 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Glenwood Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$50,130
Median Household Income
15,566
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
74th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
48%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Glenwood Water Department serves a community with a median household income of $50,130 and an estimated 15,566 residents across its service area. Approximately 48% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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

Glenwood Water Department'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
17th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Clark 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

43 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

D 19 violations
Rector Waterworks
2,056 people
A 2 violations
Knoxville Waterworks
2,087 people
A 0 violations
Gassville Waterworks
2,040 people
B 0 violations
B 54 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Lead Pipe Replacement Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Lead Pipe Replacement $670
Water Filtration $300
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $2,370

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

Glenwood Water Department (EPA ID: AR0000422) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,068 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 7 ZIP codes across 7 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Glenwood Water Department (AR0000422) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenwood Water Department water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Glenwood Water Department serve?

Glenwood Water Department serves approximately 2,068 people across 7 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Glenwood Water Department 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
1,420
Unknown Material
342
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 2011-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 2,068
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

Is water from Glenwood Water Department safe to drink?
Glenwood Water Department earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Glenwood Water Department meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Glenwood Water Department serve?
Glenwood Water Department serves approximately 2,068 people with drinking water across 7 ZIP codes.
What is Glenwood Water Department's water source?
Glenwood Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Glenwood Water Department's service area?
The Glenwood Water Department service area has a median household income of $50,130. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Glenwood Water Department get its water?
Glenwood Water Department'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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