Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn
EPA ID: AR0000616 · 393 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn (AR0000616): 8 health-based violations recorded since 2021. Within the EPA violation records on file, Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn accumulated 8 violations, and every finding is recorded as resolved; the utility supplies water to approximately 393 people. Resolution of past violations is not a statement about current water quality.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn have a median household income of $43,389 and about 1,203 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 56% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). 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?
Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn'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
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn (EPA ID: AR0000616) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 393 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 71961 in Oden.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 6 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| July 1, 2025 | TTHM | Health-based | Archived |
| April 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2023 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2022 | TTHM | Health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| TTHM | MCL Violation | 8 | Yes |
Health Risk Details
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)
Increased risk of cancer
Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0.04 mg/L | Yes | 2022-12-31 |
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
1 of 1 ZIP records with known zones is in EPA Radon Zone 2.
The EPA recommends testing all homes regardless of radon zone. County radon zones cannot replace an in-home radon test.
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.
- 71961 - Oden
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn (AR0000616) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn; its 8 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn serve?
Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn serves approximately 393 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.
Where does Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Oden-pencil Bluff Water Assn (AR): 8 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000616/
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