Current Noncompliance AR

Marked Tree Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000430 ยท 2,610 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Marked Tree Waterworks (AR0000430): 4 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. Open violations at Marked Tree Waterworks number 4 in the EPA compliance data, for a system that serves about 2,610 people. An open status describes how each violation is logged in the federal record; it is not a measurement of what comes out of any individual tap.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,610
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
6
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.009 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-12-31)
Zone 3
County Radon Potential ยท Low
3
Contaminants Flagged
$77K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Marked Tree Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$46,250
Median Household Income
2,542
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Marked Tree Waterworks have a median household income of $46,250 and about 2,542 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 71% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Marked Tree Waterworks'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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 74% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Pleasant Grove
2,613 people
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2,604 people
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Eudora Waterworks
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Yellville Waterworks
2,598 people
3 violations
2 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $300

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 $1,000

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$5,000
10 years
$10,000
20 years
$20,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $300 (one-time) vs. $10,000 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

Marked Tree Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000430) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,610 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72365 in Marked Tree.

Violation History

4 current noncompliance records in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot; none are classified as health-based in this evidence.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
December 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Archived
November 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
October 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Consumer Confidence Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

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 4 No
Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring & Reporting 1 No
Consumer Confidence Rule Other (notice or report rule) 1 No

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.009 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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 3.

The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.

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 Marked Tree Waterworks (AR0000430) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marked Tree Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 4 current noncompliance records and zero current records classified as health-based. That classification is not a property-specific water test or safety guarantee.

How many people does Marked Tree Waterworks serve?

Marked Tree Waterworks serves approximately 2,610 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Marked Tree Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 6 recorded violations, 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 Marked Tree Waterworks serve? ▼
Marked Tree Waterworks serves approximately 2,610 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Marked Tree Waterworks's water source? ▼
Marked Tree Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Marked Tree Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.009 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 Marked Tree Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Marked Tree Waterworks have a median household income of $46,250 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 71% 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 Marked Tree Waterworks get its water? ▼
Marked Tree Waterworks'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. 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.). Marked Tree Waterworks (AR): 6 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000430/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Marked Tree Waterworks (AR): 6 EPA Violations}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000430/}
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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

Marked Tree Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000430) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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