Water System Report AR

Searcy Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000590 ยท 28,196 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Searcy Waterworks (AR0000590): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. In the most recent five-year monitoring window, Searcy Waterworks posted zero EPA violations serving 28,196 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

28,196
People Served
4
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
$161K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$53,257
Median Household Income
41,463
Service Area Population
49%
Disadvantaged Population
58th
Poverty Percentile
55th
Energy Burden Percentile
35%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Searcy Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $53,257 and an estimated 41,463 residents across its service area.

Environmental Justice Note: 49% 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

Searcy 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
33th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
22th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

34 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
36 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 49% of expected lifespan used End of life

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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance
Flood Insurance $1,800
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

Searcy Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000590) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 28,196 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 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

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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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 Searcy Waterworks (AR0000590) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Searcy Waterworks water safe to drink?

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

Searcy Waterworks serves approximately 28,196 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Searcy 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

Should I use a water filter?
Searcy Waterworks meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Searcy Waterworks serve?
Searcy Waterworks serves approximately 28,196 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Searcy Waterworks's water source?
Searcy Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Searcy 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 Searcy Waterworks's service area?
The Searcy Waterworks service area has a median household income of $53,257. EPA EJScreen data classifies 49% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Searcy Waterworks get its water?
Searcy 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.). Searcy Waterworks, AR: Serves 28K People. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000590/
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  title  = {{Searcy Waterworks, AR: Serves 28K People}},
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