Historical Compliance Records AR

Hardy Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000524 ยท 1,101 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Hardy Waterworks (AR0000524): 1 EPA violation in the last five years. While 1 violation did appear in Hardy Waterworks's five-year monitoring record, none remain unresolved - the utility has returned to full compliance and continues to serve approximately 1,101 residents under all current EPA drinking water standards.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,101
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
1
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
1
Contaminants Flagged
$89K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$38,015
Median Household Income
8,919
Service Area Population
100%
Disadvantaged Population
90th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
62%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Hardy Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $38,015 and an estimated 8,919 residents across its service area. Approximately 62% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 100% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Hardy Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Hardy Waterworks compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Stephens Waterworks
1,100 people
2 violations
2 violations
Belleville Water
1,103 people
5 violations
B 0 violations
Strawberry Waterworks
1,093 people
1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,500
Radon Mitigation $200
Total Estimated Cost $1,700

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,700 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Hardy Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000524) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,101 people from groundwater 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, 2024 Surface Water Treatment 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
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment 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.

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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 Hardy Waterworks (AR0000524) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hardy Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Hardy 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 Hardy Waterworks serve?

Hardy Waterworks serves approximately 1,101 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Hardy Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

What contaminants are in Hardy Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Surface Water Treatment 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 Hardy Waterworks serve?
Hardy Waterworks serves approximately 1,101 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Hardy Waterworks's water source?
Hardy Waterworks draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Hardy Waterworks's service area?
The Hardy Waterworks service area has a median household income of $38,015. EPA EJScreen data classifies 100% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Hardy Waterworks get its water?
Hardy Waterworks's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Hardy Waterworks (AR): 1 EPA Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000524/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

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2

Check your specific ZIP code

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3

Contact your utility

Hardy Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000524) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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