Water System Report AR

Greenwood Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000504 · 9,905 people served · 8 ZIP codes

In every reporting cycle over the past five years, Greenwood Waterworks has come through without a single EPA violation — a consistent performance across the full service population of approximately 9,905 residents that reflects both well-maintained infrastructure and reliable operational oversight.

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

9,905
People Served
8
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$159K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 13 (2021) to 2 (2025). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$60,588
Median Household Income
47,934
Service Area Population
57%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
56th
Energy Burden Percentile
47%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Greenwood Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $60,588 and an estimated 47,934 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 57% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Greenwood 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
56th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
13th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Sebastian 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
31 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 55% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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C 0 violations
B 1 violation
A 3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,417
Water Filtration $250
Total Estimated Cost $1,667

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

Greenwood Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000504) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 9,905 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 8 ZIP codes across 7 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: 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 Greenwood Waterworks (AR0000504) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greenwood Waterworks water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Greenwood Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Greenwood Waterworks serve?

Greenwood Waterworks serves approximately 9,905 people across 8 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Greenwood 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) — 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
1,649
Unknown Material
2,446
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: 9,905
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?
Greenwood Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Greenwood Waterworks serve?
Greenwood Waterworks serves approximately 9,905 people with drinking water across 8 ZIP codes.
What is Greenwood Waterworks's water source?
Greenwood Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Greenwood Waterworks's service area?
The Greenwood Waterworks service area has a median household income of $60,588. EPA EJScreen data classifies 57% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Greenwood Waterworks get its water?
Greenwood 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.
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