Water System Report AR

Grannis Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000437 · 548 people served · 2 ZIP codes

From the earliest to the most recent cycle in the five-year EPA window, Grannis Waterworks has logged zero violations — no MCL exceedances, no health advisories, and no enforcement activity across the entire period for the 548 people in its service area, a record that stands up well against both state and national benchmarks.

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

A · 88
Avg Safety Score
548
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$85K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 77% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2022) to 2 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$54,040
Median Household Income
2,183
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Grannis Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $54,040 and an estimated 2,183 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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

Grannis 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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Polk County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

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System Overview

Grannis Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000437) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 548 people from surface water sources.

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

Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)

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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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 Grannis Waterworks (AR0000437) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grannis Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Grannis Waterworks serve?

Grannis Waterworks serves approximately 548 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Grannis 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
135
Unknown Material
97
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
Population served: 548
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 Grannis Waterworks safe to drink?
Grannis Waterworks 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?
Grannis Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Grannis Waterworks serve?
Grannis Waterworks serves approximately 548 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Grannis Waterworks's water source?
Grannis Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Grannis Waterworks's service area?
The Grannis Waterworks service area has a median household income of $54,040. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Grannis Waterworks get its water?
Grannis 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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