Water System Report AR

Benton Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000484 ยท 30,681 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Benton Waterworks (AR0000484): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Benton Waterworks has come through without a single EPA violation - a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 30,681 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

Data: EPA SDWIS

30,681
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$204K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$85,248
Median Household Income
80,917
Service Area Population
10%
Disadvantaged Population
40th
Poverty Percentile
40th
Energy Burden Percentile
34%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Benton Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $85,248 and an estimated 80,917 residents across its service area.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Benton 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
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% 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 $1,650
Total Estimated Cost $1,650

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

Benton Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000484) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 30,681 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

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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 Benton Waterworks (AR0000484) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benton Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Benton 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 Benton Waterworks serve?

Benton Waterworks serves approximately 30,681 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Benton Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Benton Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Benton Waterworks serve?
Benton Waterworks serves approximately 30,681 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Benton Waterworks's water source?
Benton Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Benton Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Benton Waterworks's service area?
The Benton Waterworks service area has a median household income of $85,248. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Benton Waterworks get its water?
Benton 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 available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Benton Waterworks, AR: Serves 31K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000484/
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