Water System Report AR

Bethesda Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000627 ยท 1,430 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Bethesda Water Association (AR0000627): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Zero EPA violations over five years - Bethesda Water Association has kept tap water compliance clean for its full service population of 1,430.

Data: EPA SDWIS

1,430
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 2
Radon Risk ยท Moderate
0
Contaminants Flagged
$129K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Bethesda Water Association Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$57,732
Median Household Income
26,096
Service Area Population
75%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
65%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Bethesda Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $57,732 and an estimated 26,096 residents across its service area. Approximately 65% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 75% 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

Bethesda Water Association'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
20th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
0th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

48 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
23 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Stable
Decay Status
Installed 68% of expected lifespan used End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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1,433 people
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1,423 people
2 violations
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Radon Mitigation
Flood Insurance $1,200
Radon Mitigation $400
Total Estimated Cost $1,600

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

Bethesda Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000627) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,430 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

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.

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 2 (Moderate Risk)

The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.

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: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking โ€” this helps flush lead from your pipes.

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 Bethesda Water Association (AR0000627) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethesda Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Bethesda Water Association 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 Bethesda Water Association serve?

Bethesda Water Association serves approximately 1,430 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Bethesda Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Bethesda Water Association meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Bethesda Water Association serve?
Bethesda Water Association serves approximately 1,430 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Bethesda Water Association's water source?
Bethesda Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Bethesda Water Association's service area?
The Bethesda Water Association service area has a median household income of $57,732. EPA EJScreen data classifies 75% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Bethesda Water Association get its water?
Bethesda Water Association'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.). Bethesda Water Association Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000627/
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