Water System Report AR

Dover Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000444 ยท 1,797 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Dover Waterworks (AR0000444): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal monitoring records show zero violations at Dover Waterworks for the reporting cycles they cover, at a utility serving approximately 1,797 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,797
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2002-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$125K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$47,250
Median Household Income
8,498
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
73%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
42%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Dover Waterworks have a median household income of $47,250 and about 8,498 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 42% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 73% 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

Dover 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

Infrastructure Risk

28 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
42 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 40% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Riviera Utilities
1,800 people
0 violations
0 violations
1 violation
Kibler Water System
1,815 people
2 violations
Tuckerman Waterworks
1,817 people
A 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.

System Overview

Dover Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000444) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,797 people from surface water sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72837 in Dover.

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2002-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

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 Dover Waterworks (AR0000444) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dover Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Dover Waterworks in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Dover Waterworks serve?

Dover Waterworks serves approximately 1,797 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Dover Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Dover Waterworks; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Dover Waterworks serve? ▼
Dover Waterworks serves approximately 1,797 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Dover Waterworks's water source? ▼
Dover Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Dover Waterworks's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2002-12-31). 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 Dover Waterworks? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Dover Waterworks have a median household income of $47,250 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 73% 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 Dover Waterworks get its water? ▼
Dover 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 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.). Dover Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000444/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Dover Waterworks Water Quality Report, AR}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000444/}
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