Water System Report AR

Faircrest Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000544 ยท 1,329 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Faircrest Water Association (AR0000544): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. EPA monitoring records reviewed for Faircrest Water Association list no violations. That describes the federal file only, not a test of the water at any tap, for a utility that reports serving approximately 1,329 people.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,329
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Groundwater
Water Source
0.003 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2003-12-31)
0
Contaminants Flagged
$84K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Faircrest Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$50,034
Median Household Income
5,200
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
90%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
50%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Faircrest Water Association have a median household income of $50,034 and about 5,200 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 50% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: On average, 90% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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

Faircrest Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
29 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 59% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Sparkman Waterworks
1,325 people
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Wilson Water System
1,336 people
0 violations
Mt Pleasant Waterworks
1,338 people
0 violations
0 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
Total Estimated Cost $600

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

Faircrest Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000544) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,329 people from groundwater sources.

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

Violation History

No accepted violation records in the 2021-2026 window - The accepted EPA ECHO 2026Q2 snapshot contains zero violation records for this system whose record year falls from 2021 through 2026, inclusive. This is not a tap-water safety guarantee.

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.003 mg/L (2003-12-31).

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

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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 available EPA compliance records for Faircrest Water Association (AR0000544) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faircrest Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Faircrest Water Association in the inclusive 2021-2026 record-year window. This is a compliance-record finding, not a guarantee about water at a specific tap.

How many people does Faircrest Water Association serve?

Faircrest Water Association serves approximately 1,329 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Faircrest Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Faircrest Water Association; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Faircrest Water Association serve? ▼
Faircrest Water Association serves approximately 1,329 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Faircrest Water Association's water source? ▼
Faircrest Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Faircrest Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.003 mg/L (sample period ending 2003-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Faircrest Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Faircrest Water Association have a median household income of $50,034 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 90% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Faircrest Water Association get its water? ▼
Faircrest Water Association's water is classified in EPA records as a groundwater source. 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.). Faircrest Water Association Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000544/
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