Water System Report AR

Furlow Public Water Authority

EPA ID: AR0000645 ยท 3,073 people served ยท 2 ZIP codes

ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for Furlow Public Water Authority (AR0000645): no EPA violations recorded in the last five years. Five clean years on EPA record - Furlow Public Water Authority, 3,073 residents served.

Data: EPA SDWIS

3,073
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Surface Water
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$154K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Service Area Map

Coverage area for Furlow Public Water Authority Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$56,249
Median Household Income
50,897
Service Area Population
33%
Disadvantaged Population
60th
Poverty Percentile
50th
Energy Burden Percentile
55%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Furlow Public Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $56,249 and an estimated 50,897 residents across its service area. Approximately 55% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 33% 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

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.

Moderate Risk
Source Contamination Risk
25th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
45th
Superfund Site Proximity

Infrastructure Risk

50 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
21 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 70% 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 $1,500
Water Filtration $300
Total Estimated Cost $1,800

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

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.

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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 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

Should I use a water filter?
Furlow Public Water Authority meets EPA standards, but a water filter can reduce trace contaminants below detectable levels for added peace of mind.
How many people does Furlow Public Water Authority serve?
Furlow Public Water Authority serves approximately 3,073 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Furlow Public Water Authority's water source?
Furlow Public Water Authority draws water from surface water sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Furlow Public Water Authority's service area?
The Furlow Public Water Authority service area has a median household income of $56,249. EPA EJScreen data classifies 33% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Furlow Public Water Authority get its water?
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. Based on available data, the source contamination risk is moderate.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Furlow Public Water Authority Water Quality Report, AR. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ar0000645/
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