Health Violations Found AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Springdale Water Utilities

EPA ID: AR0000575 · 98,948 people served · 11 ZIP codes

The EPA enforcement database lists 1 active violation for Springdale Water Utilities — a provider that delivers drinking water to approximately 98,948 people and has not yet formally resolved those findings.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

A · 88
Avg Safety Score
98,948
People Served
11
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.001 mg/L
Max Lead Level
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$279K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Stable · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 1 (2021) to 12 (2023). Violation counts have remained relatively steady.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Springdale Water Utilities Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$84,408
Median Household Income
281,598
Service Area Population
36%
Disadvantaged Population
53th
Poverty Percentile
35th
Energy Burden Percentile
30%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Springdale Water Utilities serves a community with a median household income of $84,408 and an estimated 281,598 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 36% 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?

Surface Water

Springdale Water Utilities'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
27th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
15th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Washington County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

31 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
37 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 46% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Springdale Water Utilities compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 3 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Lead and Copper Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

PFAS Detected in Service Area

PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 2 detections recorded.

Health concern: PFAS are linked to cancer, thyroid disease, immune suppression, and developmental effects. They do not break down naturally.
Recommended filter: Reverse osmosis (RO) or activated carbon filters certified for PFAS removal. Find the right filter →

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

A 0 violations
Fayetteville Waterworks
116,398 people
B 23 violations
Rogers Water Utilities
81,443 people
B 1 violation
Jonesboro Water System
79,889 people
B 2 violations
Hot Springs Utilities
75,343 people
C 1 violation

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration Radon Mitigation PFAS Treatment
Flood Insurance $1,440
Water Filtration $180
Radon Mitigation $160
PFAS Treatment $100
Total Estimated Cost $1,880

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.)

PFAS Exposure — Lifetime Cost $1,000

Per person (emerging research est.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,665
10 years
$5,330
20 years
$10,660

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,880 (one-time) vs. $5,330 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

Springdale Water Utilities (EPA ID: AR0000575) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 98,948 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 11 ZIP codes across 6 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (88/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. 1 remains unresolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
March 1, 2024 Lead and Copper Rule Monitoring Resolved
February 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Health-based Resolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Unresolved
January 1, 2023 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 3 Yes
Lead and Copper Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

Lead & Copper

EPA Lead and Copper Rule sampling data for ZIP codes served by this system:

ZIP Code Lead Level Exceeds Limit Sample Date
72762 0.001 mg/L No N/A
72764 0.001 mg/L No N/A
72765 0.001 mg/L No N/A
72766 0.001 mg/L No N/A

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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — this helps flush lead from your pipes.

ZIP Codes Served

Coverage: 9 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 2 additional ZIPs 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 Springdale Water Utilities (AR0000575) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Springdale Water Utilities water safe to drink?

Springdale Water Utilities has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Springdale Water Utilities serve?

Springdale Water Utilities serves approximately 98,948 people across 11 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Springdale Water Utilities get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Contact Your Water Utility

Public-record contact information for the water utility serving this system. Use these channels to request water quality reports, ask about service, or report issues directly.

Phone
479-751-5751
ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.
Address
526 Oak Avenue, Springdale, AR

Contact information from Springdale Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility, does not act as its agent, and does not provide customer support for it. Contact details shown are public-record information from CCR filings. For service issues, contact the utility directly using the information above.

Water Source & Treatment

Where this water originates and how it's treated before reaching your tap.

Source
Purchased from another utility
Treated water purchased wholesale from another water system.
Disinfectant used
Chlorine
Treatment chemicals reported
chlorine

Source: Springdale Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report.

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with this water utility. Treatment and source data are sourced from the utility's published CCR filings.

Source water assessment from Springdale Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report:
Arkansas Department of Health completed a Source Water Vulnerability Assessment for Beaver Water District. Water source determined to have a low susceptibility to contamination.

Treatment regime

How this utility classifies its treatment process and what each reported treatment chemical does.

Treatment classification
Standard
Disinfection plus one or more treatment additives — typically corrosion control, pH adjustment, or fluoridation. Standard regime for utilities serving treated municipal water.

Treatment chemicals and what each one does

Chemical names are reported verbatim by the utility. Purpose categories are ZipCheckup annotations based on standard drinking-water treatment practice.

Disinfectant
Inactivates bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the treated water.
chlorine

Treatment classification and chemical list sourced from Springdale Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report.

Treatment intensity is a ZipCheckup-derived classification based on the chemicals and processes the utility reports. Chemicals and contamination sources are taken verbatim from the utility's CCR filing. Routine federal monitoring and contaminant testing shown elsewhere on this page determine whether the water meets safety standards, not the treatment classification.

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) — per-system federal sampling, 2023–2025. EPA UCMR5 monitoring program →

Understand PFAS health context and filtration →

Lead service line replacement plan from Springdale Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report:
Service line inventory developed; viewable at Interactive Lead and Copper Survey Map – Springdale Water Utilities.

Lead Service Line Replacement Tracker

This water utility's lead service line (LSL) replacement program is tracked from public Consumer Confidence Report filings. Email signup notifies subscribers when the utility files an updated replacement plan or progress milestone.

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Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
0
Unknown Material
43,329
Confirmed Non-Lead

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.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2023-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 98,948
Reported to Arkansas

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.

Learn about lead in drinking water →

Notable events and violations

This section summarizes events the utility chose to disclose in its most recent Consumer Confidence Report, plus any federal compliance violations the utility recorded against itself. Both lists are utility-authored — ZipCheckup does not audit, judge, or reorder them.

Notable events from the utility's CCR

These bullet entries are the utility's own narration of operational, regulatory, or infrastructure events during the reporting period.

Notable events from Springdale Water Utilities Consumer Confidence Report:
  • TTHM range upper end of 98.5 ppb exceeded the MCL of 80 ppb in individual samples, but the running 12-month average of 51 ppb did not constitute a violation.
  • Turbidity lowest monthly percentage of samples meeting turbidity limit: 100%.

ZipCheckup note: items above reflect what the utility published in its most recent CCR. Federal violation records are also tracked separately by the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) — the SDWIS record is the authoritative federal source for any specific regulatory action.

How Water Systems Appear in Rankings

Water systems are evaluated by violation history, contaminant detections, and service population. Larger systems with more service connections appear in more rankings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water from Springdale Water Utilities safe to drink?
Springdale Water Utilities earns a A safety grade with 4 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Springdale Water Utilities's water?
Detected contaminants include Consumer Confidence Report Rule, Lead and Copper Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 contaminants 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 Springdale Water Utilities serve?
Springdale Water Utilities serves approximately 98,948 people with drinking water across 11 ZIP codes.
What is Springdale Water Utilities's water source?
Springdale Water Utilities draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Springdale Water Utilities'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 Springdale Water Utilities's service area?
The Springdale Water Utilities service area has a median household income of $84,408. EPA EJScreen data classifies 36% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Springdale Water Utilities get its water?
Springdale Water Utilities'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

What You Can Do

1

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2

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3

Contact your utility

Springdale Water Utilities (EPA ID: AR0000575) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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