Water System Report AR

Guion Water Department

EPA ID: AR0000626 ยท 249 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Guion Water Department (AR0000626): a lead 90th-percentile reading above the EPA action level. Guion Water Department's compliance file in EPA SDWIS lists no violations, whether health-based or monitoring and reporting, for a utility that supplies water to approximately 249 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

249
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.045 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2010-12-31) - Above EPA Action Level
0
Contaminants Flagged
$149K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Guion Water Department Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$58,518
Median Household Income
4,690
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
100%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
90th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Guion Water Department have a median household income of $58,518 and about 4,690 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 53% 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.

๐ŸŒŠ Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Guion Water Department'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
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

40 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
30 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 57% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

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System Overview

Guion Water Department (EPA ID: AR0000626) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 249 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.045 mg/L (2010-12-31).

No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.

Need help with your water quality?

Typical cost: Water test: typically $20โ€“$50 (DIY kit) ยท Professional inspection: $150โ€“$400

Find the Right Water Filter

Free tip: Ask your water utility whether running cold water for 2 minutes is enough to flush your plumbing before drinking.

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 available EPA compliance records for Guion Water Department (AR0000626) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guion Water Department water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Guion Water Department 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 Guion Water Department serve?

Guion Water Department serves approximately 249 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Guion Water Department get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
No EPA drinking-water violations since 2021 are on record for Guion Water Department; this page does not establish contaminant levels at your tap. That is a compliance record, not a guarantee about the water at your tap; a certified filter can target a specific contaminant you are concerned about.
How many people does Guion Water Department serve? ▼
Guion Water Department serves approximately 249 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Guion Water Department's water source? ▼
Guion Water Department draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Guion Water Department's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.045 mg/L (sample period ending 2010-12-31). This exceeds the EPA action level of 0.015 mg/L. A lead-certified filter is recommended, especially for homes with young children.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Guion Water Department? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Guion Water Department have a median household income of $58,518 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 100% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this area are designated disadvantaged (average across mapped ZIP codes), which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Guion Water Department get its water? ▼
Guion Water Department'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 the available data, the modeled source-contamination category is moderate; test local water to assess actual exposure.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Guion Water Department Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000626/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Guion Water Department Water Quality Report, AR}},
  year   = {n.d.},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000626/}
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