Water System Report AR

Frenchport Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000636 · 1,793 people served · 4 ZIP codes

Frenchport Water Association carries zero EPA violations in five years — a spotless record for a utility serving 1,793 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-04-02

1,793
People Served
4
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$103K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

Worsening · Risk tier: High · 95% chance of violation in next 12 months

Violations went from 2 (2021) to 6 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$52,153
Median Household Income
22,847
Service Area Population
98%
Disadvantaged Population
77th
Poverty Percentile
77th
Energy Burden Percentile
63%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Frenchport Water Association serves a community with a median household income of $52,153 and an estimated 22,847 residents across its service area. Approximately 63% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 98% 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.

🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?

Surface Water

Frenchport 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
60th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
43th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 4% of homes in Ouachita County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Wastewater Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 60th percentile nationally for proximity to wastewater discharge points. Surface water sources near wastewater outfalls may face additional treatment challenges.

Infrastructure Risk

49 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% 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 Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $1,400
Water Filtration $200
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

Frenchport Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000636) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 1,793 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 4 ZIP codes across 4 communities.

Violation History

No violations recorded — This water system has no recorded EPA violations in the past 5 years.

Lead & Copper

No Lead and Copper Rule sampling data available for this water system.

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Free tip: Let cold water run for 2 minutes before drinking — 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 Frenchport Water Association (AR0000636) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frenchport Water Association water safe to drink?

Based on EPA records, Frenchport Water Association has no recorded violations in the past 5 years — a positive indicator of water quality management.

How many people does Frenchport Water Association serve?

Frenchport Water Association serves approximately 1,793 people across 4 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Frenchport Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Lead Service Line Inventory

Service line breakdown reported under the federal Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) inventory requirement:

0
Confirmed Lead
0
Galvanized — Replacement Required
446
Unknown Material
286
Confirmed Non-Lead

This system reports zero confirmed lead service lines in its inventory. Unknown-material counts may still warrant verification.

Federal LCRI rule (effective October 2024) requires every public water system to inventory its service lines and complete lead-line replacement within 10 years.

Federal Regulatory Status · 2026Q1
LCRR inventory submission: Reported all required service line types
Latest tap sample on 2001-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 1,793
Reported to Arkansas

Source: EPA SDWIS Federal Service Line Inventory (Phase 2) · Submitted 2026

ZipCheckup is not affiliated with the utility or state agency. Inventory figures render verbatim from the public LCRI submission cited above; ZipCheckup does not perform inspections or replacements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter?
Frenchport 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 Frenchport Water Association serve?
Frenchport Water Association serves approximately 1,793 people with drinking water across 4 ZIP codes.
What is Frenchport Water Association's water source?
Frenchport 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 Frenchport Water Association's service area?
The Frenchport Water Association service area has a median household income of $52,153. EPA EJScreen data classifies 98% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Frenchport Water Association get its water?
Frenchport 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.
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