Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc
EPA ID: AR0000579 · 6,608 people served · 14 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc (AR0000579): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Across every monitored period in the past five years, Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc reported no EPA violations for its service population of 6,608.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc serves a community with a median household income of $58,145 and an estimated 28,623 residents across its service area. Approximately 47% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: 72% 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?
Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc'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.
Infrastructure Risk
PFAS Detected in Service Area
PFAS ("forever chemicals") have been detected in water serving this system's area. 1 detection recorded.
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
Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc (EPA ID: AR0000579) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 6,608 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 14 ZIP codes across 14 communities.
Violation History
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)
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: 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.
- 72067 - Higden
- 72121 - Pangburn
- 72130 - Prim
- 72179 - Wilburn
- 72523 - Concord
- 72527 - Desha
- 72530 - Drasco
- 72534 - Floral
- 72543 - Heber Springs
- 72550 - Locust Grove
- 72564 - Oil Trough
- 72568 - Pleasant Plains
- 72571 - Rosie
- 72581 - Tumbling Shoals
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc (AR0000579) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc 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 Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc serve?
Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc serves approximately 6,608 people across 14 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc 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.
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 →
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Tumbling Shoals Water Assoc Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000579/
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