St Francis Rural Water Assoc
EPA ID: AR0000537 · 1,103 people served · 4 ZIP codes
Five years of EPA monitoring have produced no violations for St Francis Rural Water Assoc — the supplier serving 1,103 residents has kept every contaminant level within federal limits, a result that places it among the top-performing utilities for systems with a service population of comparable size.
Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02
Service Area Map
Coverage area for St Francis Rural Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The St Francis Rural Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $46,781 and an estimated 29,569 residents across its service area. Approximately 61% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 92% 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?
St Francis Rural Water Assoc'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
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
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
St Francis Rural Water Assoc (EPA ID: AR0000537) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,103 people from groundwater sources.
This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 3 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.
Need help with your water quality?
Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.
ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: 3 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for St Francis Rural Water Assoc (AR0000537) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is St Francis Rural Water Assoc water safe to drink?
Based on EPA records, St Francis Rural Water Assoc has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.
How many people does St Francis Rural Water Assoc serve?
St Francis Rural Water Assoc serves approximately 1,103 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does St Francis Rural Water Assoc get its water?
The primary water source is groundwater.