Water System Report AR

East Prairie County Pwa

EPA ID: AR0000458 ยท 545 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for East Prairie County Pwa (AR0000458): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. With a five-year violation-free history, East Prairie County Pwa delivers safe water to 545 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

545
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$69K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for East Prairie County Pwa Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$51,937
Median Household Income
3,660
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
66%
Pre-1986 Housing

The East Prairie County Pwa serves a community with a median household income of $51,937 and an estimated 3,660 residents across its service area. Approximately 66% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

East Prairie County Pwa'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

Infrastructure Risk

52 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
18 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 74% 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
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

East Prairie County Pwa (EPA ID: AR0000458) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 545 people from groundwater sources.

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

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

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.

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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 East Prairie County Pwa (AR0000458) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is East Prairie County Pwa water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for East Prairie County Pwa 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 East Prairie County Pwa serve?

East Prairie County Pwa serves approximately 545 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does East Prairie County Pwa get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
East Prairie County Pwa meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does East Prairie County Pwa serve?
East Prairie County Pwa serves approximately 545 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is East Prairie County Pwa's water source?
East Prairie County Pwa draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of East Prairie County Pwa's service area?
The East Prairie County Pwa service area has a median household income of $51,937. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does East Prairie County Pwa get its water?
East Prairie County Pwa'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.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). East Prairie County Pwa Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000458/
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