Historical Compliance Records AR

Caddo Valley Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000515 ยท 535 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Caddo Valley Waterworks (AR0000515): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. Despite the 1 historical violation in its record, Caddo Valley Waterworks has cleared every one and now meets EPA standards serving 535 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

535
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$180K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Caddo Valley Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,415
Median Household Income
19,047
Service Area Population
46%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
65th
Energy Burden Percentile
44%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Caddo Valley Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $53,415 and an estimated 19,047 residents across its service area. Approximately 44% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 46% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Caddo Valley 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

38 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
32 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 54% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Caddo Valley Waterworks compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter โ†’

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

2 violations
Turrell Water Works
540 people
7 violations
0 violations
0 violations
Big Flat Waterworks
523 people
3 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $900
PFAS Treatment $500
Total Estimated Cost $1,400

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.

Cost of Inaction

If water quality issues in this service area are not addressed, the estimated financial impact per household is:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (CDC est.)

PFAS Exposure - Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,400 (one-time) vs. $5,330 in estimated inaction costs over 10 years.

Estimates based on published EPA, CDC, and peer-reviewed research. Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These are conservative lower-bound estimates intended for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Caddo Valley Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000515) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 535 people from surface water sources.

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

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 1 record in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 1 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
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report 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
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 1 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.

Need help with your water quality?

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

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Caddo Valley Waterworks (AR0000515) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caddo Valley Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Caddo Valley Waterworks; its 1 accepted 2021-2026 record are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Caddo Valley Waterworks serve?

Caddo Valley Waterworks serves approximately 535 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Caddo Valley Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Caddo Valley Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 1 contaminant above EPA limits, a certified water filter can provide an extra layer of protection. The best type depends on specific contaminants in your water.
How many people does Caddo Valley Waterworks serve?
Caddo Valley Waterworks serves approximately 535 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Caddo Valley Waterworks's water source?
Caddo Valley Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Caddo Valley Waterworks's service area?
The Caddo Valley Waterworks service area has a median household income of $53,415. EPA EJScreen data classifies 46% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Caddo Valley Waterworks get its water?
Caddo Valley 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.). Caddo Valley Waterworks (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000515/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Caddo Valley Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000515) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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