Hughes Waterworks
EPA ID: AR0000531 · 987 people served · 1 ZIP code
Unlike many utilities its size, Hughes Waterworks carries a violation-free five-year record — no EPA notices, no MCL exceedances, serving 987 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Compliance Trajectory
Stable · Risk tier: High · 74% chance of violation in next 12 months
Violations went from 4 (2021) to 3 (2024). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Hughes Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Hughes Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $51,115 and an estimated 2,198 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% 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.
💧 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Hughes 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.
About 1% of homes in St. Francis County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.
Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Hughes Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000531) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 987 people from groundwater sources.
This system serves ZIP code 72348 in Hughes.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
- 72348 — Hughes
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Hughes Waterworks (AR0000531) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hughes Waterworks water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, Hughes Waterworks has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does Hughes Waterworks serve?
Hughes Waterworks serves approximately 987 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Hughes Waterworks get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.
Lead Service Line Inventory
Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:
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.
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.