Devalls Bluff Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000450 · 600 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Devalls Bluff Waterworks (AR0000450): 16 violations recorded with unresolved status in the SDWIS data used. EPA record snapshot: Devalls Bluff Waterworks, 16 open violations, 600 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Devalls Bluff Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Devalls Bluff Waterworks have a median household income of $62,311 and about 10,123 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, 82% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Devalls Bluff 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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Devalls Bluff Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000450) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 600 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 9 resolved, 2 archived, 14 addressed, and 2 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 30, 2026 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| April 30, 2026 | LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Non-health-based | Unaddressed (current) |
| May 1, 2025 | E. COLI | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| February 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| July 1, 2024 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| May 1, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| March 1, 2024 | Public Notice | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| September 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| September 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| August 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| June 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| March 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| February 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| January 1, 2023 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
| September 1, 2022 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Addressed (current) |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting, Other (notice or report rule) | 17 | No |
| Public Notice | Other (notice or report rule) | 3 | No |
| LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS | Treatment Technique, Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | Yes |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 2 | No |
| E. COLI | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Stage 1 DBP Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Treatment Technique | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.004 mg/L (2004-12-31).
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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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 available EPA compliance records for Devalls Bluff Waterworks (AR0000450) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Devalls Bluff Waterworks water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Devalls Bluff Waterworks. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Devalls Bluff Waterworks serve?
Devalls Bluff Waterworks serves approximately 600 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Devalls Bluff Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
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