Furlow Public Water Authority
EPA ID: AR0000645 · 3,073 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Furlow Public Water Authority (AR0000645): no drinking-water violations recorded since 2021. Federal SDWIS data returns no violation records for Furlow Public Water Authority, the supplier serving 3,073 residents - a statement about the EPA file rather than a measurement of contaminant levels in the water.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Furlow Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Furlow Public Water Authority have a median household income of $56,249 and about 50,897 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 33% 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.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Furlow Public Water Authority'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.
Infrastructure Risk
Comparable Water Systems
Similar-sized systems in Arkansas
Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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
Furlow Public Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000645) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 3,073 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Lead & Copper
Latest reported 90th-percentile lead result for this PWSID: 0.002 mg/L (2002-12-31).
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 $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
Find the Right Water FilterFree 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 Furlow Public Water Authority (AR0000645) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Furlow Public Water Authority water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot contains zero violation records for Furlow Public Water Authority 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 Furlow Public Water Authority serve?
Furlow Public Water Authority serves approximately 3,073 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.
Where does Furlow Public Water Authority get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Furlow Public Water Authority Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000645/
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