Water System Report AR

Watalula Water Ass0ciation

EPA ID: AR0000606 ยท 2,278 people served ยท 4 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Watalula Water Ass0ciation (AR0000606): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. For the full five-year period covered by EPA monitoring, Watalula Water Ass0ciation has supplied tap water to 2,278 residents with no violations of any type on record.

Data: EPA SDWIS

2,278
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$142K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Watalula Water Ass0ciation Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$50,961
Median Household Income
15,341
Service Area Population
78%
Disadvantaged Population
73th
Poverty Percentile
78th
Energy Burden Percentile
49%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Watalula Water Ass0ciation serves a community with a median household income of $50,961 and an estimated 15,341 residents across its service area. Approximately 49% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 78% 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

Watalula Water Ass0ciation'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
43th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
10th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

42 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
27 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 61% 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 $1,200
Total Estimated Cost $1,200

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

Watalula Water Ass0ciation (EPA ID: AR0000606) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 2,278 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

No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.

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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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 Watalula Water Ass0ciation (AR0000606) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Watalula Water Ass0ciation water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Watalula Water Ass0ciation 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 Watalula Water Ass0ciation serve?

Watalula Water Ass0ciation serves approximately 2,278 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Watalula Water Ass0ciation get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Watalula Water Ass0ciation meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Watalula Water Ass0ciation serve?
Watalula Water Ass0ciation serves approximately 2,278 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Watalula Water Ass0ciation's water source?
Watalula Water Ass0ciation draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Watalula Water Ass0ciation's service area?
The Watalula Water Ass0ciation service area has a median household income of $50,961. EPA EJScreen data classifies 78% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Watalula Water Ass0ciation get its water?
Watalula Water Ass0ciation'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.). Watalula Water Ass0ciation Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000606/
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  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000606/}
}
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