Water System Report AR

Biscoe Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000448 · 388 people served · 1 ZIP code

Five clean years on EPA record — Biscoe Waterworks, 388 residents served.

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

388
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$67K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Biscoe Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Prairie 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

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,800
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $2,100

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

Biscoe Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000448) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 388 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 72017 in Biscoe.

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.

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ZIP Codes Served

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Biscoe Waterworks (AR0000448) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biscoe Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Biscoe Waterworks serve?

Biscoe Waterworks serves approximately 388 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Biscoe Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
114
Unknown Material
74
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 2005-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 388
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

Should I use a water filter?
Biscoe Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Biscoe Waterworks serve?
Biscoe Waterworks serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Biscoe Waterworks's water source?
Biscoe Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Where does Biscoe Waterworks get its water?
Biscoe Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. 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.
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