Current Health-Based Noncompliance AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Batts-lapile Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000622 ยท 583 people served ยท 1 ZIP code

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Batts-lapile Water Association (AR0000622): 4 unresolved EPA violations on record. Per EPA records, Batts-lapile Water Association: 4 unresolved violations, 583 people in service area.

Data: EPA SDWIS

583
People Served
1
ZIP Code Served
4
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
3
Contaminants Flagged
$79K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Batts-lapile Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$36,591
Median Household Income
657
Service Area Population
90%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
60%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Batts-lapile Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $36,591 and an estimated 657 residents across its service area. Approximately 60% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 90% 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.

๐Ÿ’ง Where Does Your Water Come From?

Groundwater

Batts-lapile Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
90th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
80th
Superfund Site Proximity

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points.

Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 80th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites. Groundwater sources near contaminated sites may face elevated risk from industrial chemicals.

Infrastructure Risk

54 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 77% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Batts-lapile Water Association compares to EPA limits

What This Means For You

Stage 2 DBP Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Stage 1 DBP Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Surface Water Treatment Rule at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Portia Waterworks
586 people
0 violations
Wheatley Waterworks
573 people
2 violations
5 violations
10 violations
35 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,200
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,500

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.)

Estimated Cumulative Cost Per Household

5 years
$2,500
10 years
$5,000
20 years
$10,000

Compare: Estimated remediation cost is $1,500 (one-time) vs. $5,000 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

Batts-lapile Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000622) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 583 people from groundwater sources.

This system serves ZIP code 71747 in Huttig.

Violation History

1 current health-based noncompliance record in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 0 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 4 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
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Health-based Unaddressed (current)
April 30, 2026 Stage 2 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
July 1, 2025 Surface Water Treatment Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)
December 1, 2021 Stage 1 DBP Rule Non-health-based Unaddressed (current)

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Stage 2 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 2 Yes
Stage 1 DBP Rule Treatment Failure 1 No
Surface Water Treatment Rule Treatment Failure 1 No

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 Batts-lapile Water Association (AR0000622) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batts-lapile Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows 1 current health-based noncompliance record for Batts-lapile Water Association. Review the utility's current notices and EPA record. This system-level compliance history cannot determine conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Batts-lapile Water Association serve?

Batts-lapile Water Association serves approximately 583 people across 1 ZIP code in Arkansas.

Where does Batts-lapile Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
58

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

What contaminants are in Batts-lapile Water Association's water?
Detected contaminants include Stage 2 DBP Rule, Stage 1 DBP Rule, Surface Water Treatment Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 3 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 Batts-lapile Water Association serve?
Batts-lapile Water Association serves approximately 583 people with drinking water across 1 ZIP code.
What is Batts-lapile Water Association's water source?
Batts-lapile Water Association draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Batts-lapile Water Association's service area?
The Batts-lapile Water Association service area has a median household income of $36,591. EPA EJScreen data classifies 90% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Batts-lapile Water Association get its water?
Batts-lapile Water Association's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table. Based on the exported violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is classified as elevated.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Batts-lapile Water Association (AR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000622/
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What You Can Do

1

Test your water

Home test kits can detect lead, bacteria, and other contaminants at your tap. Find the right filter โ†’

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report โ†’

3

Contact your utility

Batts-lapile Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000622) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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