Water System Report AR

Salem Water Users Llc

EPA ID: AR0000492 · 16,737 people served · 8 ZIP codes

Compared to the national average for mid-size utilities, Salem Water Users Llc sits well above the baseline — five years of EPA monitoring show no violations, no MCL exceedances, and no enforcement actions for the full service territory of 16,737 people.

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

16,737
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$212K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Salem Water Users Llc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$78,260
Median Household Income
113,438
Service Area Population
18%
Disadvantaged Population
45th
Poverty Percentile
43th
Energy Burden Percentile
32%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Salem Water Users Llc serves a community with a median household income of $78,260 and an estimated 113,438 residents across its service area.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Salem Water Users Llc'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
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Saline 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

33 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
34 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% 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 $1,629
Total Estimated Cost $1,629

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

Salem Water Users Llc (EPA ID: AR0000492) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 16,737 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 5 communities.

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

Coverage: 5 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 3 additional ZIPs inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Salem Water Users Llc (AR0000492) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salem Water Users Llc water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Salem Water Users Llc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Salem Water Users Llc serve?

Salem Water Users Llc serves approximately 16,737 people across 8 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Salem Water Users Llc 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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

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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
3,356
Unknown Material
6,006
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 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 22,775
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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How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Salem Water Users Llc meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Salem Water Users Llc serve?
Salem Water Users Llc serves approximately 16,737 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Salem Water Users Llc's water source?
Salem Water Users Llc draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Salem Water Users Llc's service area?
The Salem Water Users Llc service area has a median household income of $78,260. Demographic data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and EPA EJScreen.
Where does Salem Water Users Llc get its water?
Salem Water Users Llc'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.
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