Water System Report AR

Parkin Rural Public Water Authority

EPA ID: AR0000662 · 388 people served · 2 ZIP codes

Federal monitoring records confirm Parkin Rural Public Water Authority has operated without any EPA violations for the full five-year window — covering every contaminant category and reporting cycle across a service area of approximately 388 residents, with no gaps in the compliance record.

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

388
People Served
2
ZIP Codes Served
0
Violations (5yr)
Groundwater
Water Source
0
Contaminants Flagged
$55K
Median Home Value in Service Area

Compliance Trajectory

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

Violations went from 7 (2024) to 2 (2025). The pattern suggests growing compliance challenges.

Service Area Map

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

Service area boundary

Service Area Demographics

$35,058
Median Household Income
2,958
Service Area Population
71%
Disadvantaged Population
70th
Poverty Percentile
70th
Energy Burden Percentile
70%
Pre-1986 Housing

The Parkin Rural Public Water Authority serves a community with a median household income of $35,058 and an estimated 2,958 residents across its service area. Approximately 70% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.

Environmental Justice Note: 71% 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?

Groundwater

Parkin Rural Public Water Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.

Low Risk
Source Contamination Risk
55th
Wastewater Discharge Proximity
25th
Superfund Site Proximity

About 1% of homes in Crittenden 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

51 yr
Avg Pipe Age
Copper
Pipe Material
20 yr
Est. Remaining Life
Moderate Wear
Decay Status
Installed 72% 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 $1,200
Water Filtration $600
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

Parkin Rural Public Water Authority (EPA ID: AR0000662) is a community water system in Arkansas that serves approximately 388 people from groundwater sources.

This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 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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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 Parkin Rural Public Water Authority (AR0000662) on EPA.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Parkin Rural Public Water Authority water safe to drink?

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

How many people does Parkin Rural Public Water Authority serve?

Parkin Rural Public Water Authority serves approximately 388 people across 2 ZIP codes in Arkansas.

Where does Parkin Rural Public Water Authority get its water?

The primary water source is groundwater.

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
191
Unknown Material
0
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: 323
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?
Parkin Rural 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 Parkin Rural Public Water Authority serve?
Parkin Rural Public Water Authority serves approximately 388 people with drinking water across 2 ZIP codes.
What is Parkin Rural Public Water Authority's water source?
Parkin Rural Public Water Authority draws water from groundwater sources. Source type affects which contaminants are most likely to be present.
What is the demographic profile of Parkin Rural Public Water Authority's service area?
The Parkin Rural Public Water Authority service area has a median household income of $35,058. EPA EJScreen data classifies 71% of the population as disadvantaged, which may indicate greater vulnerability to environmental health risks.
Where does Parkin Rural Public Water Authority get its water?
Parkin Rural Public Water Authority's water is pumped from underground aquifers. Groundwater is naturally filtered through rock and soil, but it can be vulnerable to PFAS contamination, nitrates from agriculture, and industrial chemicals that seep into the water table.
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