Bauxite Water
EPA ID: AR0000497 · 705 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Bauxite Water (AR0000497): 3 violations on record since 2021. 3 violations on file at Bauxite Water, none open; 705 people served.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Bauxite Water Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Bauxite Water have a median household income of $88,636 and about 4,635 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies).
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Bauxite Water'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.
Infrastructure Risk
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System Overview
Bauxite Water (EPA ID: AR0000497) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 705 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72011 in Bauxite.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2025 | Revised Total Coliform Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revised Total Coliform Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 3 | No |
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.
- 72011 - Bauxite
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Bauxite Water (AR0000497) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bauxite Water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Bauxite Water; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Bauxite Water serve?
Bauxite Water serves approximately 705 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Bauxite Water get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Bauxite Water (AR): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000497/
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