Water System Report AR

Fayetteville Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000569 ยท 116,398 people served ยท 12 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Fayetteville Waterworks (AR0000569): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Over five tracked years, Fayetteville Waterworks has stayed completely violation-free for its 116,398 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

A ยท 99
Avg Safety Score
116,398
People Served
12
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk ยท Low
0
Contaminants Flagged
$238K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary - Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$71,028
Median Household Income
272,688
Service Area Population
42%
Disadvantaged Population
55th
Poverty Percentile
45th
Energy Burden Percentile
37%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Fayetteville Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $71,028 and an estimated 272,688 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 42% 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

Fayetteville 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
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
12th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

32 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
38 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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A 0 violations
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81,443 people
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B 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,691
Water Filtration $191
Radon Mitigation $36
Total Estimated Cost $1,918

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

Fayetteville Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000569) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 116,398 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 12 ZIP codes across 9 communities.

ZIP-Area Home Safety Context: A (99/100)

This is the average Home Safety Score for 4 of 12 service-area ZIP codes with all required score domains observed. It is not a grade for the water utility.

Model 4.0.0 uses SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, the UCMR 5 PFAS MCL screen, EPA radon zone, and annual EPA AirData AQI across three equally weighted domains. Missing required evidence suppresses the score.

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

EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:

Lead Level Exceeds Action Level Sample Date
0.001 mg/L No N/A

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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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 the full compliance record for Fayetteville Waterworks (AR0000569) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayetteville Waterworks water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Fayetteville Waterworks 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 Fayetteville Waterworks serve?

Fayetteville Waterworks serves approximately 116,398 people across 12 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Fayetteville Waterworks get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Federal UCMR5 PFAS Monitoring: Tested Clean

This water system was tested under the federal EPA Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR5). No PFAS compounds were detected.

Samples collected
116

Current MCL reflects the lowest state-enforceable limit (NYS 10 ppt for PFOA/PFOS, effective August 2020). The federal final MCL of 4 ppt for PFOA/PFOS (EPA April 2024 rule) is not enforceable until April 2029. Detections above 4 ppt but below 10 ppt are below current MCL but above the future federal limit.

Source: U.S. EPA UCMR5 (Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule, 5th cycle) โ€” per-system federal sampling, 2023โ€“2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program โ†’

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Fayetteville Waterworks safe to drink?
Fayetteville Waterworks earns a A safety grade with 0 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
Should I use a water filter?
Fayetteville Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Fayetteville Waterworks serve?
Fayetteville Waterworks serves approximately 116,398 people with drinking water across 12 ZIP codes.
What is Fayetteville Waterworks's water source?
Fayetteville Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Fayetteville Waterworks's water?
The maximum detected lead level is 0.001 mg/L. This is within EPA action level guidelines.
What is the demographic profile of Fayetteville Waterworks's service area?
The Fayetteville Waterworks service area has a median household income of $71,028. EPA EJScreen data classifies 42% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Fayetteville Waterworks get its water?
Fayetteville 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.). Fayetteville Waterworks, AR: Serves 116K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000569/
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