Historical Compliance Records AR 3 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATIONS ON RECORD

Cove Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000439 ยท 651 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Cove Waterworks (AR0000439): 3 health-based violations recorded since 2021. While 3 violations did appear in Cove Waterworks's monitoring record, none is listed as unresolved; the utility serves approximately 651 residents. A closed violation record does not by itself establish compliance with every current EPA standard.

Data: EPA SDWIS

651
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$96K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$53,709
Median Household Income
2,447
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
43%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Cove Waterworks have a median household income of $53,709 and about 2,447 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, 100% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Cove 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
70th
Superfund Site Proximity

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

Infrastructure Risk

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

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Houston Waterworks
650 people
0 violations
0 violations
Hatfield Waterworks
641 people
1 violation
Bowser Water Assn
635 people
3 violations
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $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.

Cost of Inaction

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $600 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Cove Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000439) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 651 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 3 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
April 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 TTHM Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2022 TTHM Health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
TTHM MCL Violation 3 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Increased risk of cancer

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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 $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free 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 Cove Waterworks (AR0000439) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cove Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Cove Waterworks; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Cove Waterworks serve?

Cove Waterworks serves approximately 651 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Cove Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 3 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 Cove Waterworks serve? ▼
Cove Waterworks serves approximately 651 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Cove Waterworks's water source? ▼
Cove Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Cove Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Cove Waterworks have a median household income of $53,709 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% 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 Cove Waterworks get its water? ▼
Cove 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Cove Waterworks (AR): 3 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000439/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Cove Waterworks (AR): 3 Health Violations}},
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  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000439/}
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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

Cove Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000439) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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