Historical Compliance Records AR 1 HEALTH-BASED VIOLATION ON RECORD

Winthrop Water Association

EPA ID: AR0000642 ยท 338 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Winthrop Water Association (AR0000642): 1 health-based violation recorded since 2021. Winthrop Water Association has 4 EPA violations on record, all marked resolved in the federal data; the utility serves 338 residents.

Data: EPA SDWIS

338
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
4
Violations (since 2021)
Surface Water
Water Source
0.002 mg/L
Most recent lead 90th percentile on record (monitoring period ending 2004-12-31)
2
Contaminants Flagged
$115K
Median Home Value in ZIP Codes Served

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Demographics of ZIP Codes Served

$54,192
Median Household Income
3,650
Population of ZIP Codes Served (Census)
50%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
80th
Energy Burden Percentile
53%
Pre-1986 Housing

The ZIP codes associated with Winthrop Water Association have a median household income of $54,192 and about 3,650 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, 50% 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

Winthrop 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.

Elevated Risk
Source Contamination Risk
30th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
30th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Estimated pipe age (modeled from housing age)
Copper
Likely pipe material (modeled)
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 71% of expected lifespan used (estimate) End of life

Comparable Water Systems

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Sidney Water System
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Estimated Remediation Costs

Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system

Water Filtration
Water Filtration $600
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

Illustrative per-household cost scenario based on stated assumptions:

Estimated Healthcare Costs $500

Annual per household (ZipCheckup estimate)

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.

Individual costs vary by household size, property, and health factors. These estimates are for awareness, not financial advice.

System Overview

Winthrop Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000642) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 338 people from surface water sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.

Violation History

No current noncompliance in the accepted 2026Q2 snapshot. The 4 records in the 2021-2026 window are classified as resolved or archived, not current.

Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 4 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 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
September 1, 2025 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved
July 1, 2023 Revised Total Coliform Rule Non-health-based Resolved

Contaminants Detected

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

Contaminant Category Violations Health-Based
Revised Total Coliform Rule Monitoring & Reporting 3 No
Stage 1 Disinfectants and Disinfection Byproducts Rule Treatment Technique 1 Yes

Health Risk Details

Chlorine (Residual Disinfectant) (EPA limit: 4 mg/L (MRDL โ€” Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level))

Irritation & DBP formation at high levels At-risk groups: kidney dialysis patients (dialysis water must be dechlorinated).

Treatment options (verify a product is certified to reduce this contaminant): granular activated carbon (GAC), KDF media filter, carbon block filter. Find the right filter โ†’

Lead & Copper

Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2004-12-31).

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 Winthrop Water Association (AR0000642) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winthrop Water Association water safe to drink?

The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Winthrop Water Association; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.

How many people does Winthrop Water Association serve?

Winthrop Water Association serves approximately 338 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Winthrop Water Association get its water?

The primary water source is surface water.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a water filter? ▼
Given 4 recorded violations, review the violation types and dates; a filter certified for a specific contaminant of concern can reduce that contaminant at the tap. Monitoring or reporting violations are not something a filter addresses.
How many people does Winthrop Water Association serve? ▼
Winthrop Water Association serves approximately 338 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Winthrop Water Association's water source? ▼
Winthrop Water Association draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
Is there lead in Winthrop Water Association's water? ▼
The most recent 90th-percentile lead result on record is 0.002 mg/L (sample period ending 2004-12-31). This is at or below the EPA lead action level, which triggers system action and is not a safe level; the EPA health goal for lead is zero.
What is the demographic profile of the ZIP codes associated with Winthrop Water Association? ▼
The ZIP codes mapped to Winthrop Water Association have a median household income of $54,192 (Census ZIP-code estimate). In CEJST data, 50% 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 Winthrop Water Association get its water? ▼
Winthrop 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. The available violation history and environmental indicators place this system in the elevated review category; they do not measure current source contamination.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Winthrop Water Association (AR): 1 Health Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000642/
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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

Winthrop Water Association (EPA ID: AR0000642) - request the latest Consumer Confidence Report or ask about specific contaminants.

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