Health Violations Found AR 1 HEALTH VIOLATION

Blue Mountain Waterworks

EPA ID: AR0000638 · 357 people served · 3 ZIP codes

Past issues aside, Blue Mountain Waterworks cleared all 3 violations and is compliant today, supplying 357 residents.

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

A · 87
Avg Safety Score
357
People Served
3
ZIP Codes Served
3
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
Zone 3
Radon Risk · Low
2
Contaminants Flagged
$133K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 8 (2021) to 4 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Blue Mountain Waterworks Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary — Grade A

Service Area Demographics

$55,500
Median Household Income
10,832
Service Area Population
83%
Disadvantaged Population
80th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
69%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Blue Mountain Waterworks serves a community with a median household income of $55,500 and an estimated 10,832 residents across its service area. Approximately 69% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 83% 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

Blue Mountain Waterworks'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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
40th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
20th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 2% of homes in Logan County, Arkansas rely on private wells rather than public water systems. Private well owners are responsible for their own water testing and treatment.

Infrastructure Risk

72 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
16 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 82% of expected lifespan used End of life

Detected Contaminants

How Blue Mountain Waterworks compares to EPA limits

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) 1 mg/L (EXCEEDS LIMIT)
0 EPA Limit: 0.06 mg/L
Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects

What This Means For You

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.06 mg/L. Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.

Consumer Confidence Report Rule at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.

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Comparable Water Systems

Similar-sized systems in Arkansas

Wilton Waterworks
354 people
A 1 violation
0 violations
Sidney Water System
350 people
B 0 violations
Almyra Waterworks
349 people
0 violations
Tollette Water
346 people
0 violations

Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Flood Insurance Water Filtration
Flood Insurance $400
Water Filtration $200
Total Estimated Cost $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.

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 $600 (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

Blue Mountain Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000638) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 357 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 3 ZIP codes across 3 communities.

Average Home Safety Score: A (87/100)

Based on water quality violations, lead levels, and radon risk across all ZIP codes served by this system.

Violation History

1 health-based violation recorded in the past 5 years. All violations have been resolved.

Recent Violations

Date Contaminant Type Status
April 1, 2024 Consumer Confidence Report Rule Monitoring Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Consumer Confidence Report Rule Reporting Failure 2 No
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Disinfection Byproducts 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) (EPA limit: 0.06 mg/L)

Cancer risk; reproductive & developmental effects At-risk groups: pregnant women, infants, long-term consumers of chlorinated municipal water.

Removal methods: granular activated carbon (GAC), carbon block filter, reverse osmosis. Find the right filter →

Lead & Copper

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

Radon Risk in Service Area

Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 3 (Low Risk)

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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400

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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: 2 ZIP codes confirmed via EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 plus 1 additional ZIP inferred from SDWIS registry data. The EPA-confirmed set is the most reliable; SDWIS-inferred entries may be narrower than the real deployment area.

Data Sources

This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for Blue Mountain Waterworks (AR0000638) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blue Mountain Waterworks water safe to drink?

Blue Mountain Waterworks has recorded 1 health-based violation in the past 5 years. While the system is required to treat water to meet federal standards, you may want to consider additional precautions such as a certified water filter.

How many people does Blue Mountain Waterworks serve?

Blue Mountain Waterworks serves approximately 357 people across 3 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Blue Mountain Waterworks 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
0
Unknown Material
143
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 2000-01-01 did not exceed the federal lead action level.
Population served: 357
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

Is water from Blue Mountain Waterworks safe to drink?
Blue Mountain Waterworks earns a A safety grade with 3 violations in the past 5 years. Tap water meets EPA standards for most contaminants.
What contaminants are in Blue Mountain Waterworks's water?
Detected contaminants include Haloacetic Acids (HAA5), Consumer Confidence Report Rule. Each is compared against EPA maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) in the detailed breakdown above.
Should I use a water filter?
Given 2 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 Blue Mountain Waterworks serve?
Blue Mountain Waterworks serves approximately 357 people with drinking water across 3 ZIP codes.
What is Blue Mountain Waterworks's water source?
Blue Mountain Waterworks draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Blue Mountain Waterworks's service area?
The Blue Mountain Waterworks service area has a median household income of $55,500. EPA EJScreen data classifies 83% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Blue Mountain Waterworks get its water?
Blue Mountain Waterworks'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 violation history and environmental factors, the source contamination risk is currently elevated.

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 →

2

Check your specific ZIP code

Water quality can vary within a system. View nearest ZIP report →

3

Contact your utility

Blue Mountain Waterworks (EPA ID: AR0000638) — request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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